This occupation employs 169,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 180,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of 10,300 jobs (+6.1%).
There are 13,900 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1030 jobs created from growth and 12,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 4,200 people are expected to retire and 8,700 are expected to switch occupations.