This occupation employs 107,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 113,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 5,700 jobs (+5.3%).
There are 14,500 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 570 jobs created from growth and 13,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 5,000 people are expected to retire and 8,900 are expected to switch occupations.