This occupation employs 1,441,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,430,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of -10,700 jobs (+-0.7%).
There are 93,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1070 jobs created from growth and 94,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 44,300 people are expected to retire and 50,000 are expected to switch occupations.