This occupation employs 211,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 230,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of 19,100 jobs (+9%).
There are 19,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 1910 jobs created from growth and 17,800 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 5,800 people are expected to retire and 12,000 are expected to switch occupations.