This occupation employs 225,200 people now, and is projected to grow to 229,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,100 jobs (+1.8%).
There are 20,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 410 jobs created from growth and 19,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 9,700 people are expected to retire and 10,000 are expected to switch occupations.