This occupation employs 402,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 420,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 17,800 jobs (+4.4%).
There are 56,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1780 jobs created from growth and 54,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 21,300 people are expected to retire and 33,300 are expected to switch occupations.