This occupation employs 227,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 241,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of 13,100 jobs (+5.8%).
There are 13,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1310 jobs created from growth and 12,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,400 people are expected to retire and 5,500 are expected to switch occupations.