This occupation employs 69,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 72,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 3,100 jobs (+4.4%).
There are 6,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 310 jobs created from growth and 6,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,200 people are expected to retire and 3,800 are expected to switch occupations.