This occupation employs 81,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 77,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of -4,600 jobs (+-5.6%).
There are 13,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -460 jobs created from growth and 13,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,900 people are expected to retire and 6,700 are expected to switch occupations.