This occupation employs 1,407,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,316,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of -90,500 jobs (+-6.4%).
There are 124,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -9050 jobs created from growth and 133,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 49,300 people are expected to retire and 83,900 are expected to switch occupations.