This occupation employs 70,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 74,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,000 jobs (+5.7%).
There are 10,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 400 jobs created from growth and 9,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 3,900 people are expected to retire and 5,700 are expected to switch occupations.