This occupation employs 18,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 18,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of -100 jobs (+-0.8%).
There are 1,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -10 jobs created from growth and 1,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 400 people are expected to retire and 1,300 are expected to switch occupations.