This occupation employs 67,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 70,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 2,500 jobs (+3.7%).
There are 7,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 250 jobs created from growth and 6,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,900 people are expected to retire and 4,000 are expected to switch occupations.