This occupation employs 2,277,900 people now, and is projected to grow to 2,300,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of 22,900 jobs (+1%).
There are 471,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 2290 jobs created from growth and 468,900 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 185,500 people are expected to retire and 283,500 are expected to switch occupations.