This occupation employs 1,982,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,976,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of -6,100 jobs (+-0.3%).
There are 214,400 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -610 jobs created from growth and 215,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 106,000 people are expected to retire and 109,000 are expected to switch occupations.