This occupation employs 130,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 143,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of 12,900 jobs (+9.9%).
There are 19,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1290 jobs created from growth and 18,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 8,400 people are expected to retire and 9,800 are expected to switch occupations.