This occupation employs 194,100 people now, and is projected to grow to 204,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of 10,100 jobs (+5.2%).
There are 24,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1010 jobs created from growth and 23,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 14,000 people are expected to retire and 9,600 are expected to switch occupations.