This occupation employs 468,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 487,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of 19,600 jobs (+4.2%).
There are 41,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1960 jobs created from growth and 39,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 14,600 people are expected to retire and 25,000 are expected to switch occupations.