This occupation employs 1,335,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,346,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of 10,800 jobs (+0.8%).
There are 190,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1080 jobs created from growth and 189,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 95,200 people are expected to retire and 94,400 are expected to switch occupations.