This occupation employs 78,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 83,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of 5,400 jobs (+6.9%).
There are 6,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 540 jobs created from growth and 5,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,600 people are expected to retire and 3,900 are expected to switch occupations.