This occupation employs 2,211,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 2,313,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 102,000 jobs (+4.6%).
There are 240,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 10200 jobs created from growth and 230,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 92,500 people are expected to retire and 137,600 are expected to switch occupations.