In Otero County, jobs in the employment services pay the highest wages

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Individuals that are employed in the employment services industry paid the average highest wages in Otero County for 2006. The average industry job in Otero County received a wage of $66,102 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The wage rate is greater than the industry wage in New Mexico of $23,097 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry across the nation of $24,977.

Other high-paying jobs in Otero County, New Mexico are present in facilities support services ($59,246), wired telecommunications carriers ($49,928), management and technical consulting services ($45,460) and scientific research and development services ($44,411) industries. Note: Click Graph Above for Detail Comparison

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Otero County Wages have increased by 17.7% Since 2001

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From 2001 to 2006, average industry wages increased in Otero County, New Mexico by a total of 17.7%. This is less than the growth in average industry wages for New Mexico and greater than the growth in industry wages across the US.

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Otero County Industry Wages Lag Behind New Mexico, and Wages Lag Behind the United States

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Wages in all industries in Otero County, New Mexico when analyzed can be understood as being medium-low when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 26.5 percent lower than the state, which accounted an average of $32,032. The average pay was less than the US average pay of $40,259.

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Otero County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Otero County

Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the Facilities support services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 181 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Facilities support services industry make up 30.9 percent of the total employment decline in Otero County, New Mexico.

Top 5 Industries
1. Facilities support services (181 jobs lost)
2. Traveler accommodation (102 jobs lost)
3. Scientific research and development services (81 jobs lost)
4. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (38 jobs lost)
5. Services to buildings and dwellings (27 jobs lost)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Otero County

Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Child day care services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 231 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Child day care services industry makes up 17.4 percent of the total growth in Otero County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Child day care services (231 new jobs)
2. Building equipment contractors (181 new jobs)
3. Limited-service eating places (118 new jobs)
4. Other professional and technical services (117 new jobs)
5. Offices of physicians (104 new jobs)

Out of the 57 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 27 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 30 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

In Otero County, New Mexico, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 1,025 jobs from mid-2001 to mid-2006.

Otero County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Child day care services industry has witnessed the largest percentage of employment expansion, increasing by 694.0 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Otero County has added employment faster than the industry job growth experienced in New Mexico, where the industry felt a gain of 20.6 percent. The Child day care services industry in Otero County outpaced the national average, which felt a gained 7.8 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Child day care services (694.0 percent gain)
2. Other professional and technical services (221.5 percent gain)
3. Building foundation and exterior contractors (152.5 percent gain)
4. Management and technical consulting services (113.5 percent gain)
5. Building finishing contractors (92.3 percent gain)

Total industry employment has increased by 10 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). These figures are less than growth in New Mexico, experiencing a gain of 10.5 percent from the 2nd Quarter of 2001. The gains felt were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.6 percent.

Otero County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Facilities support services industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 67.3 percent of the jobs from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to 2nd quarter of 2006. The losses of the area have declined faster than the industry has seen in the New Mexico, where the industry felt a gain of 7.5 percent. The losses in the Facilities support services industry in Otero County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 25.2 in percent of jobs in the Facilities support services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Facilities support services (67.3 percent decline)
2. Printing and related support activities (43.8 percent decline)
3. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (39.4 percent decline)
4. Traveler accommodation (36.8 percent decline)
5. Other motor vehicle dealers (33.8 percent decline)





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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Otero County One-Year Industry Employment Change

In Otero County, New Mexico, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 34 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Out of the 66 4-digit NAICS industries, 37 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 27 industries reported a drop in employment.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Otero County

Given the industries in the area, the Office administrative services industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 36 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Office administrative services industry make up 10.9 percent of the total job loss in Otero County, New Mexico.

Top 5 Industries
1. Office administrative services (36 jobs lost)
2. Gasoline stations (32 jobs lost)
3. Limited-service eating places (28 jobs lost)
4. Nonresidential building construction (28 jobs lost)
5. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (20 jobs lost)

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Otero County

The Other professional and technical services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 120 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Other professional and technical services industry makes up 23.8 percent of the total growth in Otero County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other professional and technical services (120 new jobs)
2. Building equipment contractors (85 new jobs)
3. Building foundation and exterior contractors (52 new jobs)
4. Building finishing contractors (36 new jobs)
5. Full-service restaurants (33 new jobs)

Otero County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Office administrative services industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 45 percent of the jobs from 2005 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the New Mexico, where the it saw a gain of 9.3 percent. The losses in the Office administrative services industry in Otero County outpaced the US in terms of percent of decline of industry employment. The US gained 5.7 percent in terms of employees in the Office administrative services industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Office administrative services (45 percent decline)
2. Travel arrangement and reservation services (40.4 percent decline)
3. Consumer goods rental (26.7 percent decline)
4. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (26 percent decline)
5. Medical and diagnostic laboratories (25.7 percent decline)

Employment for all industries has increased by 0.3 percent from the reported values in 2005. These values are less than percent in the State of New Mexico, experiencing a gain of 4.5 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter). The gains in the area were less than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

Otero County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Other professional and technical services industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 240.9 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Otero County has expanded faster than the industry has grown in the State of New Mexico, where the industry took a gain of 13.7 percent. The Other professional and technical services industry in Otero County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 4.5 percent.

Top 5 Industries
1. Other professional and technical services (240.9 percent gain)
2. Building finishing contractors (94.0 percent gain)
3. Building foundation and exterior contractors (79.1 percent gain)
4. Offices of dentists (37.9 percent gain)
5. Professional and similar organizations (31.1 percent gain)





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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Income and Poverty in Otero County, New Mexico

The American Indian and Alaska Native headed households in Otero County had a median household income level of $27,501, which was 23.8 percent less than the areas median level for all households. It was reported in 2000 that the Asian headed households had median household incomes of $36,696. This median income level is 1.6 percent greater than the reported median for all households in the area. Hispanic in Otero County, New Mexico reported a median household income of $27,818, this income level is 23 percent less than the median reported for all households in the area. Black or African American householders reported household income levels that were 6.8 percent greater than the total 2000 reported median, with a their median reported to be $38,550. In Otero County, New Mexico White householders had a median household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $37,477 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 3.8 percent greater than the median household income in 2000.

When compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the United States, Otero County was reported to have a medium-low household income of $36,107 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This figure is 10.6 percent lower than the median in New Mexico of $39,936 and this is 36.1 percent lower than the median in the US, which is $49,133.

When put side-by-side with other counties (or parishes) throughout the United States, Otero County, New Mexico may be understood as having a relatively high rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 19.3 percent of the population with family incomes below the 1999 poverty level. The American Indian and Alaska Native race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 35.1 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged 6 to 11 years are experiencing most percent people in poverty in Otero County, reporting 31.6 percent of the population in this age category living in poverty.







Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census.

Higher Education in Otero County, New Mexico

Reported by the 2000 Census in Otero County, New Mexico, many men in the area have reached the Some College or Associates Degree category, with 38 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in Otero have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 17.2 percent (Men) versus 13.8 percent (Women). Many of the women in the area have achieved the Some College or Associates Degree category, with 34.8 percent of women in the area reaching this education level.

Otero County, New Mexico is made up of a moderately-educated population of the working age, with 15.4 percent of the over 25 years old population having a Bachelors Degree or Higher, according to the 2000 Decennial Census. Otero counted a lower percent of highly educated individuals than the State of New Mexico's proportion of 23.4 percent and a lower percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

In Otero County, New Mexico according to the Decennial Census of 2000, 17.4 percent of the White Alone, 11.6 percent of Black or African American, 25.6 percent of the Asian alone and 5.2 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population, over the age 25, has achieved a Bachelors Degree or Higher.





Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census.

Demographic Profile for Otero County, New Mexico

Otero County, New Mexico has a population base that is comprised of 54.4 percent White, 3.7 percent African American, 1.3 percent Asian, and 33.7 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a high level of diversity in terms of race and ethnicity, with 38.7 percent of the population being minorities. This is less than the State of New Mexico percent of 46.4. Since 2000, Otero has increased the percent of minority makeup when 37.1 percent of the total population were minorities.

Otero County, New Mexico had a population that was estimated at 63,538 in 2005. The estimated population has increased, since the 2000 total population of 62,245. This growth represents an increase of 2.1 percent. Otero ranks 12 of 33 counties by growth in total population in New Mexico and the county ranks 995 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Otero County, New Mexico to be 35.6 years old. The median age in Otero is less than the median age in New Mexico of 36.2. Since the year 2000, the area has witnessed an increase in the median age, at that time the median was 33.8 years of age. With a total of 26.2 percent of the 2005 population being made up of children and youth younger than 18, Otero can be described as having a medium-high proportion of youths. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a medium-low representation within the population, making up 60.8 percent of the population makes up this age category. The retirement (65 and over) age group comprises 13.1 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a medium-low proportion of the area population base.

When measuring the total land area, Otero covers a total land area of 6627 square miles. This area has a very low population density of 10 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Adams, IA (10 per sq. mile ), Sevier, UT (10 per sq. mile ), Tensas, LA (10 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Archer, TX (10 per sq. mile ), Red Lake, MN (10 per sq. mile ), Putnam, MO (10 per sq. mile ).

Estimated since the year 2000, a very high number of individuals have migrated to Otero internationally. The international migration into Otero accounts for 7.6 percent of all immigration into New Mexico. This level of international migration can be considered very high when analyzed against immigration per population in 2005.

Datasource: Population Estimates Program, U.S. Bureau of the Census.

Housing Report for Otero County, New Mexico

Otero County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2000 of $78,800, according to the Decennial Census. This median is less than the overall New Mexico 2000 median home value of $108,100 and less than median home value of $119,600 across the United States during the same year.

In the State of New Mexico, Otero County is positioned 23 of 33 by percent in growth of new residential structures. The county places 1,879 of 3,141, comparing the percentage change in residential in other US counties.

There seems to be a large amount of real estate that is affordable in Otero County, New Mexico. In 2000, 82.3 percent of residential real estate was valued under $125,000.

In Otero County, the real estate market was made up of 30,340 housing structures in 2005. The area has seen growth in housing units, adding a total of 619 residential units since 2001, or 2.1 percent.





Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Otero County, New Mexico -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Otero County, Construction, Accommodation and food services and Retail Trade industries have the highest United States location quotient (LQ). The Construction sector has a United State LQ of 1.89. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Construction industry is 1.89 times the percent of the national average, This signifies that Otero specializes in Construction.

In Otero County, Retail Trade, Health care and social assistance, and the Accommodation and food services industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Retail Trade is the largest employment industry and makes up 18.7 percent of all the jobs in the county. This makes up 2,101 jobs. The Health care and social assistance and Accommodation and food services industries make up 16.7 and 14.9 percent of total employment, respectively.

Health care and social assistance has a largest number of employee per establishment in Otero County. In the County, the industry averages 19 employees per business. This is less than the industry's national average of 21 and less than the State of New Mexico typical size of 21 for the Health care and social assistance industry.

Manufacturing since the year 2001 was faced with the largest loss in employment in Otero County. The industry lost a total of 339 employees during the period, or 65.2 percent of jobs in the industry. The losses in this industry made up 56.2 percent of the total loss in employment during the period.

Construction is the industry that has grown the most in terms of employment from 2001-2005 in Otero County, growing in new jobs by 59.1 percent. This is greater than the rate of industry employment change in the United States of 7.3 percent. The State of New Mexico experienced a sector employment shift of 15 percent, in the course of time since 2001.







Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).