This occupation employs 370,900 people now, and is projected to grow to 346,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of -24,800 jobs (+-6.7%).
There are 29,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -2480 jobs created from growth and 31,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 11,600 people are expected to retire and 20,000 are expected to switch occupations.