This occupation employs 35,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 32,500 over the next 10 years — an increase of -3,200 jobs (+-8.9%).
There are 3,000 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -320 jobs created from growth and 3,300 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 900 people are expected to retire and 2,400 are expected to switch occupations.