This occupation employs 3,338,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 2,985,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of -353,100 jobs (+-10.6%).
There are 565,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -35310 jobs created from growth and 600,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 287,800 people are expected to retire and 313,100 are expected to switch occupations.