This occupation employs 146,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 163,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 16,800 jobs (+11.5%).
There are 8,900 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1680 jobs created from growth and 7,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,300 people are expected to retire and 6,000 are expected to switch occupations.