This occupation employs 123,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 132,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of 9,400 jobs (+7.6%).
There are 10,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 940 jobs created from growth and 9,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 3,100 people are expected to retire and 6,700 are expected to switch occupations.