This occupation employs 139,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 126,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of -13,400 jobs (+-9.6%).
There are 6,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1340 jobs created from growth and 7,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 3,200 people are expected to retire and 4,500 are expected to switch occupations.