This occupation employs 16,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 17,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 700 jobs (+4.3%).
There are 1,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 70 jobs created from growth and 1,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 700 people are expected to retire and 700 are expected to switch occupations.