This occupation employs 51,800 people now, and is projected to grow to 50,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of -1,700 jobs (+-3.3%).
There are 6,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -170 jobs created from growth and 6,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,500 people are expected to retire and 3,700 are expected to switch occupations.