This occupation employs 54,000 people now, and is projected to grow to 55,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of 1,000 jobs (+1.9%).
There are 4,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 100 jobs created from growth and 4,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,700 people are expected to retire and 2,300 are expected to switch occupations.