This occupation employs 196,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 177,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -18,600 jobs (+-9.5%).
There are 17,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1860 jobs created from growth and 18,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 8,200 people are expected to retire and 10,700 are expected to switch occupations.