This occupation employs 17,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 18,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 700 jobs (+3.7%).
There are 1,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 70 jobs created from growth and 1,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 700 people are expected to retire and 600 are expected to switch occupations.