This occupation employs 65,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 66,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of 500 jobs (+0.7%).
There are 3,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 50 jobs created from growth and 3,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 900 people are expected to retire and 2,700 are expected to switch occupations.