In the State of New Mexico , the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 3,449 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.

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Category: New Mexico

In the State of New Mexico , the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has increased by 3,449 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.

From the 275 4-digit NAICS industries, 109 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 166 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the scientific research and development services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 8,594 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in scientific research and development services makes up 14.5% percent of the total growth in New Mexico -- Statewide between 2005 and 2010.

Top 5 Growing Industries
1. Scientific research and development services (+8,594)
2. Individual and family services (+7,526)
3. General medical and surgical hospitals (+3,713)
4. Home health care services (+2,502)
5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (+2,409)

Given the industries in the area, the residential building construction industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 4,036 jobs in that time period. The declines in residential building construction make up 6.9% percent of the total employment decline in New Mexico -- Statewide for the years between 2005 and 2010.

Top 5 Declining Industries
1. Residential building construction (-4,036)
2. Employment services (-2,512)
3. Gambling industries (-2,311)
4. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (-2,244)
5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (-2,211)

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