This occupation employs 520,900 people now, and is projected to grow to 568,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 47,600 jobs (+9.1%).
There are 45,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 4760 jobs created from growth and 41,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 13,200 people are expected to retire and 27,900 are expected to switch occupations.