This occupation employs 211,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 210,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of -1,500 jobs (+-0.7%).
There are 15,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -150 jobs created from growth and 15,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 5,300 people are expected to retire and 10,100 are expected to switch occupations.