Illinois: Industry Data
Illinois has 35,718 establishments and 281,664 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and Illinois's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial & Institutional Building Contractors | 2,220 | 28,451 | $113,273 | +3.2% | #8 |
| Residential Home Builders | 8,359 | 23,331 | $68,478 | -0.1% | #12 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 19,478 | 156,648 | $89,986 | +0.7% | #8 |
| Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction | 1,893 | 31,582 | $114,671 | +4.0% | #10 |
| Engineering Services Firms | 2,477 | 31,990 | $121,566 | +5.0% | #13 |
| Architectural Services Firms | 1,111 | 8,670 | $112,215 | -2.3% | #5 |
| Surveying & Mapping Services | 180 | 992 | $75,985 | -1.8% | #17 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2025 annual averages, private ownership. Establishment counts are worksites, not companies. Pulled November 4, 2026. bls.gov/cew
Illinois: FAQ
How big is the construction & design industry in Illinois?
Illinois had 35,718 establishments and 281,664 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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