This occupation employs 160,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 136,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of -24,200 jobs (+-15.1%).
There are 12,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -2420 jobs created from growth and 15,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,900 people are expected to retire and 8,300 are expected to switch occupations.