This occupation employs 17,100 people now, and is projected to grow to 15,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of -1,600 jobs (+-9.1%).
There are 1,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -160 jobs created from growth and 1,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 500 people are expected to retire and 1,200 are expected to switch occupations.