This occupation employs 794,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 815,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of 21,200 jobs (+2.7%).
There are 67,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 2120 jobs created from growth and 65,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 24,700 people are expected to retire and 41,000 are expected to switch occupations.