This occupation employs 338,900 people now, and is projected to grow to 352,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 13,600 jobs (+4%).
There are 28,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1360 jobs created from growth and 26,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 11,000 people are expected to retire and 15,600 are expected to switch occupations.