This occupation employs 595,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 577,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of -17,800 jobs (+-3%).
There are 65,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1780 jobs created from growth and 67,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 23,100 people are expected to retire and 43,900 are expected to switch occupations.