This occupation employs 449,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 451,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 2,300 jobs (+0.5%).
There are 45,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 230 jobs created from growth and 45,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 19,500 people are expected to retire and 25,600 are expected to switch occupations.