This occupation employs 17,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 17,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of 300 jobs (+1.8%).
There are 1,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 30 jobs created from growth and 1,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 900 people are expected to retire and 700 are expected to switch occupations.