This occupation employs 3,734,100 people now, and is projected to grow to 3,946,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 212,500 jobs (+5.7%).
There are 912,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 21250 jobs created from growth and 891,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 405,200 people are expected to retire and 485,900 are expected to switch occupations.