This occupation employs 337,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 350,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of 13,100 jobs (+3.9%).
There are 9,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1310 jobs created from growth and 8,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,500 people are expected to retire and 1,700 are expected to switch occupations.