This occupation employs 50,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 52,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 2,000 jobs (+3.9%).
There are 3,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 200 jobs created from growth and 3,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,200 people are expected to retire and 2,000 are expected to switch occupations.