This occupation employs 123,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 128,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,700 jobs (+3.8%).
There are 13,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 470 jobs created from growth and 13,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 5,100 people are expected to retire and 8,000 are expected to switch occupations.