This occupation employs 189,900 people now, and is projected to grow to 172,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of -17,500 jobs (+-9.2%).
There are 15,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1750 jobs created from growth and 17,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 5,300 people are expected to retire and 11,600 are expected to switch occupations.