Otero County, New Mexico Industry Labor Force Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Otero County, New Mexico, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 6.6%, or 1,102 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Administrative and support services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 398 jobs in that time period. The declines in Administrative and support services makes up 4.1% percent of the employment lost during the period in Otero County, New Mexico. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administrative and support services (398 jobs lost) 2. Food and beverage stores (276 jobs lost) 3. Accommodation (140 jobs lost) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (128 jobs lost) 5. Rental and leasing services (41 jobs lost) Given the 168 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 41 had stable employment, 63 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 64 industries reported a drop in employment. The Executive, legislative and general government industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 740 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 40.3% percent of the growth in Otero County, New Mexico. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (740 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (719 new jobs) 3. Ambulatory health care services (583 new jobs) 4. General merchandise stores (525 new jobs) 5. Social assistance (355 new jobs)

 

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