This occupation employs 640,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 635,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of -4,700 jobs (+-0.7%).
There are 41,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -470 jobs created from growth and 41,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 19,700 people are expected to retire and 22,200 are expected to switch occupations.