This occupation employs 20,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 18,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of -1,800 jobs (+-8.9%).
There are 1,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -180 jobs created from growth and 1,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 500 people are expected to retire and 800 are expected to switch occupations.