This occupation employs 95,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 100,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 5,000 jobs (+5.2%).
There are 18,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 500 jobs created from growth and 18,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,400 people are expected to retire and 11,700 are expected to switch occupations.