This occupation employs 350,300 people now, and is projected to grow to 298,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -51,400 jobs (+-14.7%).
There are 27,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -5140 jobs created from growth and 32,500 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 13,200 people are expected to retire and 19,200 are expected to switch occupations.