This occupation employs 3,004,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 3,130,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 125,700 jobs (+4.2%).
There are 409,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 12570 jobs created from growth and 396,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 140,200 people are expected to retire and 256,300 are expected to switch occupations.