This occupation employs 1,663,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,579,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of -83,900 jobs (+-5%).
There are 174,900 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -8390 jobs created from growth and 183,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 95,800 people are expected to retire and 87,600 are expected to switch occupations.