This occupation employs 1,356,100 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,366,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of 10,000 jobs (+0.7%).
There are 120,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1000 jobs created from growth and 119,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 42,200 people are expected to retire and 76,800 are expected to switch occupations.