This occupation employs 18,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 17,900 over the next 10 years — an increase of -100 jobs (+-0.5%).
There are 1,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -10 jobs created from growth and 1,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 500 people are expected to retire and 1,000 are expected to switch occupations.