This occupation employs 2,864,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 3,033,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 168,600 jobs (+5.9%).
There are 485,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 16860 jobs created from growth and 469,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 174,400 people are expected to retire and 294,600 are expected to switch occupations.