This occupation employs 271,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 261,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of -10,500 jobs (+-3.9%).
There are 22,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1050 jobs created from growth and 23,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 9,600 people are expected to retire and 13,800 are expected to switch occupations.