This occupation employs 15,200 people now, and is projected to grow to 15,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 300 jobs (+2%).
There are 1,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 30 jobs created from growth and 1,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 600 people are expected to retire and 1,000 are expected to switch occupations.