This occupation employs 657,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 674,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 16,900 jobs (+2.6%).
There are 54,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1690 jobs created from growth and 52,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 25,700 people are expected to retire and 26,700 are expected to switch occupations.