This occupation employs 70,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 66,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of -4,400 jobs (+-6.2%).
There are 7,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -440 jobs created from growth and 8,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 4,000 people are expected to retire and 4,000 are expected to switch occupations.