This occupation employs 26,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 27,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of 500 jobs (+2%).
There are 2,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 50 jobs created from growth and 2,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,000 people are expected to retire and 900 are expected to switch occupations.