This occupation employs 33,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 32,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -800 jobs (+-2.3%).
There are 3,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -80 jobs created from growth and 3,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 700 people are expected to retire and 2,300 are expected to switch occupations.