This occupation employs 16,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 16,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 400 jobs (+2.5%).
There are 1,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 40 jobs created from growth and 1,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 900 people are expected to retire and 800 are expected to switch occupations.