This occupation employs 1,616,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,698,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 81,800 jobs (+5.1%).
There are 157,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 8180 jobs created from growth and 149,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 69,400 people are expected to retire and 79,600 are expected to switch occupations.