This occupation employs 48,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 49,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 800 jobs (+1.6%).
There are 4,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 80 jobs created from growth and 4,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,700 people are expected to retire and 2,200 are expected to switch occupations.