This occupation employs 59,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 60,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 700 jobs (+1.2%).
There are 5,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 70 jobs created from growth and 4,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,100 people are expected to retire and 2,800 are expected to switch occupations.