In the first quarter of 2018, the Inland Empire( Riverside/San Bernardino County in Southern California) had more industrial space under construction than anywhere else in the United States, UC Riverside’s Center for Economic Forecasting & Development reported. In the turnaround and expansion period including 2011-2018, Inland Empire job growth has been led by 84, 193 new jobs in distribution and transportation, a 23.9% share, according to economist John Husing. It is a moderate paying sector( $45,000-$60,000). Other job growth areas include construction, up 45,084 or a 12.8% share. Eating and drinking added 37, 031 representing 10.5% of the growth. Health care growth ranked fourth, up 34, 181 jobs. It is a higher paying sector( $60,000 and above).
News from Board of Supervisors Chair Robert A. Lovingood, October 5, 2018.