This occupation employs 1,229,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,256,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 26,600 jobs (+2.2%).
There are 161,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 2660 jobs created from growth and 158,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 61,400 people are expected to retire and 96,900 are expected to switch occupations.