This occupation employs 1,170,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,214,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of 44,200 jobs (+3.8%).
There are 117,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 4420 jobs created from growth and 113,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 29,000 people are expected to retire and 84,300 are expected to switch occupations.