This occupation employs 31,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 26,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of -5,200 jobs (+-16.4%).
There are 2,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -520 jobs created from growth and 3,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,100 people are expected to retire and 2,000 are expected to switch occupations.