This occupation employs 1,071,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,064,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of -6,900 jobs (+-0.6%).
There are 64,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -690 jobs created from growth and 64,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 28,800 people are expected to retire and 35,900 are expected to switch occupations.