This occupation employs 1,389,200 people now, and is projected to grow to 1,381,000 over the next 10 years — an increase of -8,200 jobs (+-0.6%).
There are 161,900 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -820 jobs created from growth and 162,700 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 72,400 people are expected to retire and 90,300 are expected to switch occupations.