This occupation employs 456,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 471,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of 14,900 jobs (+3.3%).
There are 71,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1490 jobs created from growth and 69,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 30,700 people are expected to retire and 38,800 are expected to switch occupations.