This occupation employs 81,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 85,400 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,100 jobs (+5.1%).
There are 6,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 410 jobs created from growth and 6,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,100 people are expected to retire and 4,000 are expected to switch occupations.