This occupation employs 63,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 59,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of -4,200 jobs (+-6.7%).
There are 5,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -420 jobs created from growth and 5,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,700 people are expected to retire and 3,900 are expected to switch occupations.