This occupation employs 142,200 people now, and is projected to grow to 146,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,200 jobs (+2.9%).
There are 13,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 420 jobs created from growth and 12,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,800 people are expected to retire and 6,000 are expected to switch occupations.