This occupation employs 113,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 115,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of 2,200 jobs (+2%).
There are 9,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 220 jobs created from growth and 9,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 5,000 people are expected to retire and 4,400 are expected to switch occupations.