This occupation employs 17,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 18,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 900 jobs (+5%).
There are 1,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 90 jobs created from growth and 1,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 900 people are expected to retire and 800 are expected to switch occupations.