This occupation employs 316,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 315,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of -1,600 jobs (+-0.5%).
There are 20,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -160 jobs created from growth and 21,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 7,700 people are expected to retire and 13,200 are expected to switch occupations.