This occupation employs 227,900 people now, and is projected to grow to 219,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of -8,300 jobs (+-3.6%).
There are 18,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -830 jobs created from growth and 18,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,400 people are expected to retire and 12,500 are expected to switch occupations.