This occupation employs 360,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 377,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of 16,200 jobs (+4.5%).
There are 29,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1620 jobs created from growth and 27,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 10,900 people are expected to retire and 16,600 are expected to switch occupations.