This occupation employs 162,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 167,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,700 jobs (+2.9%).
There are 19,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 470 jobs created from growth and 19,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 8,300 people are expected to retire and 10,700 are expected to switch occupations.