This occupation employs 206,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 190,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -16,000 jobs (+-7.7%).
There are 19,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1600 jobs created from growth and 20,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 7,700 people are expected to retire and 13,100 are expected to switch occupations.