This occupation employs 1,181,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,245,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 63,800 jobs (+5.4%).
There are 107,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 6380 jobs created from growth and 101,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 35,900 people are expected to retire and 65,099 are expected to switch occupations.