This occupation employs 3,810,100 people now, and is projected to grow to 3,814,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of 4,500 jobs (+0.1%).
There are 552,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 450 jobs created from growth and 552,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 240,600 people are expected to retire and 311,400 are expected to switch occupations.