This occupation employs 67,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 79,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 12,300 jobs (+18.4%).
There are 7,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1230 jobs created from growth and 6,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,300 people are expected to retire and 3,800 are expected to switch occupations.