This occupation employs 29,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 29,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 100 jobs (+0.5%).
There are 4,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 10 jobs created from growth and 4,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,600 people are expected to retire and 2,900 are expected to switch occupations.