Workforce

Important facts about New Mexico: the Bureau of Business and Economic Research projects employment in the Metro New Mexico region will be negative in 2009, but pick up in 2010 to 1.5%. compared to statewide growth of 1.1%. The states successful employee training and development programs help to keep businesses expanding. In a city by city cost of living comparison, New Mexico ranks among the lowest, making it an attractive place to live and to do business.

Health care, professional business servies and government are estimated to comprise the bulk of job growth in 2010. However, Metro New Mexico continues to attract companies in a varierty of industries. Recent announcements include Hewlett-Packard (1,300 jobs), SCHOTT Solar ($500M mfg plant), Fidelity Investments (1,200 jobs), General Mills ($100M expansion), ReelzChannel (100 jobs), and Signet Solar (600 jobs).

Check out details of labor force statistics, institutions of higher education, workforce training programs, and our low premium rates for workers' compensation.

Workers' Compensation Rates

New Mexico has low workers' compensation rates. The state's Workers' Compensation System helps assure the quick and efficient delivery of indemnity and medical benefits to injured workers at a reasonable cost to employers.

Labor Force Links

New Mexico Department of Labor
The state research agency for employment and labor data develops occupational projections and business trends information. It also provides customized employer assistance programs.

New Mexico High Tech Jobs
This free job site, sponsored by Technology Ventures Corporation, supports the Metro New Mexico area's technology-based job growth. Individuals looking for employment with a technology company in New Mexico can post resumes and review job openings. Technology companies can post job openings and review resumes simply by filling out a free, online information form.

New Mexico is a 'like-to-work' state. We have a long history of labor peace. If you have any questions about our labor force or in-plant training programs, please email or call 800-226-2935.