This occupation employs 856,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 842,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of -13,800 jobs (+-1.6%).
There are 88,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1380 jobs created from growth and 89,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 58,100 people are expected to retire and 31,800 are expected to switch occupations.