This occupation employs 93,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 97,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,200 jobs (+4.5%).
There are 19,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 420 jobs created from growth and 19,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 14,100 people are expected to retire and 4,900 are expected to switch occupations.