This occupation employs 176,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 184,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 8,400 jobs (+4.8%).
There are 19,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 840 jobs created from growth and 19,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 7,700 people are expected to retire and 11,300 are expected to switch occupations.