This occupation employs 1,570,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,501,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of -69,100 jobs (+-4.4%).
There are 138,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -6910 jobs created from growth and 145,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 56,800 people are expected to retire and 88,100 are expected to switch occupations.