This occupation employs 1,092,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,188,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of 96,300 jobs (+8.8%).
There are 125,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 9630 jobs created from growth and 116,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 46,600 people are expected to retire and 69,400 are expected to switch occupations.