This occupation employs 106,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 87,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of -19,000 jobs (+-17.9%).
There are 9,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1900 jobs created from growth and 11,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 4,400 people are expected to retire and 6,800 are expected to switch occupations.