This occupation employs 350,100 people now, and is projected to grow to 397,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 47,500 jobs (+13.6%).
There are 73,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 4750 jobs created from growth and 69,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 21,100 people are expected to retire and 47,900 are expected to switch occupations.