This occupation employs 57,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 62,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,800 jobs (+8.4%).
There are 4,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 480 jobs created from growth and 4,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,400 people are expected to retire and 2,700 are expected to switch occupations.