This occupation employs 202,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 209,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of 6,500 jobs (+3.2%).
There are 15,900 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 650 jobs created from growth and 15,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 8,000 people are expected to retire and 7,300 are expected to switch occupations.