This occupation employs 853,200 people now, and is projected to grow to 903,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 50,300 jobs (+5.9%).
There are 72,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 5030 jobs created from growth and 67,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 26,300 people are expected to retire and 40,700 are expected to switch occupations.