This occupation employs 85,200 people now, and is projected to grow to 66,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -18,300 jobs (+-21.5%).
There are 8,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -1830 jobs created from growth and 9,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 3,500 people are expected to retire and 6,300 are expected to switch occupations.