This occupation employs 159,500 people now, and is projected to grow to 158,600 over the next 10 years — an increase of -900 jobs (+-0.6%).
There are 10,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -90 jobs created from growth and 10,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 4,900 people are expected to retire and 5,900 are expected to switch occupations.