This occupation employs 124,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 117,200 over the next 10 years — an increase of -7,500 jobs (+-6%).
There are 10,300 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -750 jobs created from growth and 11,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 4,000 people are expected to retire and 7,100 are expected to switch occupations.