This occupation employs 65,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 79,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of 13,800 jobs (+21%).
There are 6,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1380 jobs created from growth and 5,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,400 people are expected to retire and 2,800 are expected to switch occupations.