This occupation employs 126,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 133,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of 6,600 jobs (+5.2%).
There are 11,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 660 jobs created from growth and 11,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 5,100 people are expected to retire and 6,000 are expected to switch occupations.