This occupation employs 271,100 people now, and is projected to grow to 290,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 19,500 jobs (+7.2%).
There are 31,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1950 jobs created from growth and 29,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 12,600 people are expected to retire and 17,000 are expected to switch occupations.