This occupation employs 19,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 19,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 400 jobs (+2.2%).
There are 1,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 40 jobs created from growth and 1,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 700 people are expected to retire and 700 are expected to switch occupations.