This occupation employs 690,900 people now, and is projected to grow to 695,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,200 jobs (+0.6%).
There are 64,599 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 420 jobs created from growth and 64,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 22,300 people are expected to retire and 41,900 are expected to switch occupations.