This occupation employs 13,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 13,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 500 jobs (+3.9%).
There are 1,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 50 jobs created from growth and 1,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 500 people are expected to retire and 900 are expected to switch occupations.