This occupation employs 74,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 72,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of -2,200 jobs (+-3%).
There are 6,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -220 jobs created from growth and 6,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 3,400 people are expected to retire and 2,900 are expected to switch occupations.