This occupation employs 180,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 214,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of 33,300 jobs (+18.4%).
There are 13,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 3330 jobs created from growth and 10,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 5,000 people are expected to retire and 5,300 are expected to switch occupations.