This occupation employs 191,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 208,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of 16,700 jobs (+8.7%).
There are 15,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1670 jobs created from growth and 13,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 7,000 people are expected to retire and 6,300 are expected to switch occupations.