This occupation employs 37,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 38,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 800 jobs (+2.1%).
There are 1,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 80 jobs created from growth and 900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 700 people are expected to retire and 200 are expected to switch occupations.