Labor Force Statistics


Metro New Mexico has a growing and talented labor force from which to recruit. January 2009 data from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and Bureau of Labor Statists are shown below.


Labor Force Size

Employed

Unemployed

% Unemployed Jan. 2009

Albuquerque MSA

409,500

387,100

22,400

5.5%

Santa Fe MSA

79,200

75,600

3,600

4.6%

New Mexico

957,900

908,900

49,000

5.1%

National MSA*

153,445

140,436

13,009

7.6%

*National data in thousands


Review the rest of our statistical profile for information on demographics and wages. Information regarding the State's fastest growing occupations, provided by NM Department of Workfoce Solutions.