This occupation employs 381,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 398,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 17,100 jobs (+4.5%).
There are 107,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1710 jobs created from growth and 106,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 41,600 people are expected to retire and 64,300 are expected to switch occupations.