This occupation employs 130,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 132,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 2,300 jobs (+1.8%).
There are 13,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 230 jobs created from growth and 12,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 4,700 people are expected to retire and 8,200 are expected to switch occupations.