This occupation employs 88,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 87,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -800 jobs (+-0.9%).
There are 5,900 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -80 jobs created from growth and 6,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,700 people are expected to retire and 3,300 are expected to switch occupations.