This occupation employs 214,100 people now, and is projected to grow to 233,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 19,600 jobs (+9.2%).
There are 16,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1960 jobs created from growth and 14,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 9,000 people are expected to retire and 5,300 are expected to switch occupations.