This occupation employs 208,900 people now, and is projected to grow to 222,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 13,500 jobs (+6.5%).
There are 17,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1350 jobs created from growth and 16,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 5,100 people are expected to retire and 11,000 are expected to switch occupations.