This occupation employs 73,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 70,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -2,800 jobs (+-3.9%).
There are 4,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -280 jobs created from growth and 4,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,300 people are expected to retire and 3,600 are expected to switch occupations.