This occupation employs 2,431,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 2,507,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 75,800 jobs (+3.1%).
There are 350,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 7580 jobs created from growth and 342,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 160,900 people are expected to retire and 181,800 are expected to switch occupations.