This occupation employs 399,200 people now, and is projected to grow to 418,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 19,500 jobs (+4.9%).
There are 41,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1950 jobs created from growth and 39,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 13,600 people are expected to retire and 26,000 are expected to switch occupations.