This occupation employs 85,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 84,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of -1,700 jobs (+-2%).
There are 8,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -170 jobs created from growth and 8,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,900 people are expected to retire and 5,500 are expected to switch occupations.