This occupation employs 44,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 44,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 400 jobs (+0.9%).
There are 7,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 40 jobs created from growth and 7,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,700 people are expected to retire and 5,000 are expected to switch occupations.