This occupation employs 1,520,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,527,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of 7,000 jobs (+0.5%).
There are 163,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 700 jobs created from growth and 163,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 58,700 people are expected to retire and 104,300 are expected to switch occupations.