This occupation employs 169,100 people now, and is projected to grow to 152,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of -16,700 jobs (+-9.9%).
There are 17,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1670 jobs created from growth and 19,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 8,500 people are expected to retire and 10,600 are expected to switch occupations.