This occupation employs 345,200 people now, and is projected to grow to 330,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of -15,200 jobs (+-4.4%).
There are 20,900 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1520 jobs created from growth and 22,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 7,400 people are expected to retire and 15,100 are expected to switch occupations.