This occupation employs 199,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 215,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of 16,400 jobs (+8.2%).
There are 17,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1640 jobs created from growth and 16,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 6,300 people are expected to retire and 9,900 are expected to switch occupations.