This occupation employs 970,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 957,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -13,000 jobs (+-1.3%).
There are 162,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1300 jobs created from growth and 163,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 69,000 people are expected to retire and 94,800 are expected to switch occupations.