This occupation employs 204,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 194,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of -10,600 jobs (+-5.2%).
There are 29,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1060 jobs created from growth and 30,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 12,500 people are expected to retire and 17,900 are expected to switch occupations.