This occupation employs 904,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 870,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -34,000 jobs (+-3.8%).
There are 155,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -3400 jobs created from growth and 158,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 74,300 people are expected to retire and 84,300 are expected to switch occupations.