This occupation employs 256,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 272,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of 16,000 jobs (+6.2%).
There are 22,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1600 jobs created from growth and 21,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 8,200 people are expected to retire and 13,000 are expected to switch occupations.