This occupation employs 528,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 551,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of 23,300 jobs (+4.4%).
There are 61,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 2330 jobs created from growth and 59,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 23,100 people are expected to retire and 36,000 are expected to switch occupations.