This occupation employs 17,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 15,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -1,700 jobs (+-9.9%).
There are 1,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -170 jobs created from growth and 1,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,000 people are expected to retire and 900 are expected to switch occupations.