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Orlando Leads Nation In Job Growth 4 Years In A Row

Orlando Leads Nation In Job Growth 4 Years In A Row

The Orlando region is No. 1 in the nation for job growth for the fourth consecutive year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metropolitan statistical area (MSA) continued its trajectory as the fastest growing job market in the country for 2018. Forbes cited Orlando’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) job growth in recent years as one contributing factor, explaining “Orlando (is) actually now adding STEM jobs at a faster clip than the Bay Area metros."

Orlando Metro Area Cracks 2.5M Population

Orlando Metro Area Cracks 2.5M Population

The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metropolitan area added 56,000 people in 2017. In terms of sheer numbers gained, Metro Orlando ranked No. 8 in the nation, the same as the prior year. The area includes Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties, and has been the 23rd largest metro.