Current and Projected Employment.
| 2008 Employment | 195,700 |
| 2018 Employment | 190,700 |
| Employment Change | -5,000 |
| Growth Rate | -3% |
Employment change. Employment is expected to decline slowly. Increasing worker productivity may cause an employment decline; however, population growth and economic expansion may limit the decline.
Job prospects. Favorable opportunities are expected, largely due to job openings arising from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force. As the equipment becomes more complex, individuals with computer skills and experience should have the best prospects for employment.