This occupation employs 292,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 427,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of 135,500 jobs (+46.3%).
There are 29,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 13550 jobs created from growth and 15,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 7,400 people are expected to retire and 8,100 are expected to switch occupations.