This occupation employs 76,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 87,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of 10,200 jobs (+13.3%).
There are 5,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1020 jobs created from growth and 4,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,800 people are expected to retire and 2,300 are expected to switch occupations.