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.
