This occupation employs 74,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 77,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 3,000 jobs (+4.1%).
There are 6,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 300 jobs created from growth and 6,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,400 people are expected to retire and 4,000 are expected to switch occupations.