This occupation employs 20,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 21,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 500 jobs (+2.4%).
There are 1,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 50 jobs created from growth and 1,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 300 people are expected to retire and 800 are expected to switch occupations.