SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) - It is the business sector that keeps other sectors in business.

As companies expand and San Bernardino County becomes an even more popular corporate destination, the professional services provided by accountants, bookkeepers, architects, computer systems designers and others have never been more in demand.

According to a study commissioned by the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board (WDB), Business and Professional Services is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the county. Double-digit percentage increases are expected in just about every major employment category.

The study was prepared by the research firm Lightcast. It pegged Business and Professional Services as the third fastest-growing target sector among the seven it analyzed. Additionally, each of the other six sectors in the Lightcast report rely on Business and Professional Services professionals to keep growing.

The WDB said the quality of those jobs is also noteworthy, with average salaries in several sub-sectors nearing or exceeding $100,000.

It’s a trend that should continue.

Story Date: April 15, 2024