This occupation employs 326,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 340,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 13,700 jobs (+4.2%).
There are 25,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1370 jobs created from growth and 24,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,700 people are expected to retire and 17,600 are expected to switch occupations.