This occupation employs 128,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 123,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of -5,300 jobs (+-4.1%).
There are 18,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -530 jobs created from growth and 18,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 8,300 people are expected to retire and 10,600 are expected to switch occupations.