This occupation employs 336,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 377,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 40,900 jobs (+12.2%).
There are 25,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 4090 jobs created from growth and 21,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 7,800 people are expected to retire and 13,400 are expected to switch occupations.