This occupation employs 215,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 215,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 400 jobs (+0.2%).
There are 19,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 40 jobs created from growth and 19,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 7,400 people are expected to retire and 12,200 are expected to switch occupations.