This occupation employs 43,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 47,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of 3,600 jobs (+8.4%).
There are 2,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 360 jobs created from growth and 2,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,200 people are expected to retire and 1,200 are expected to switch occupations.