This occupation employs 1,054,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,048,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -5,700 jobs (+-0.5%).
There are 137,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -570 jobs created from growth and 138,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 61,900 people are expected to retire and 76,400 are expected to switch occupations.