The Orlando region is number 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. The strongest growth sector in Orlando occurred within the professional and business services, accounting for a combined 30 percent, with construction closely behind with 22 percent of the total growth. In comparison, leisure and hospitality contributed 20 percent of the total job market growth.