This occupation employs 184,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 192,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of 7,400 jobs (+4%).
There are 22,900 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 740 jobs created from growth and 22,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 9,800 people are expected to retire and 12,300 are expected to switch occupations.