This occupation employs 49,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 38,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of -10,400 jobs (+-21.3%).
There are 3,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1040 jobs created from growth and 4,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,500 people are expected to retire and 3,200 are expected to switch occupations.