This occupation employs 21,900 people now, and is projected to grow to 22,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of 900 jobs (+4.2%).
There are 1,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 90 jobs created from growth and 1,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 600 people are expected to retire and 1,000 are expected to switch occupations.