Workforce Statistics
Lea County Labor Force
Lea County features a diverse, hard-working labor force dedicated to improving their skills
| December 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Total Civilian Labor Force | 32,701 |
| Total Employed | 31,509 |
| Total Unemployed | 1,192 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| Source: NM Department of Workforce Solutions – updated 1/2020 | |
LEA COUNTY'S LABOR FORCE INCREASED BY 12% SINCE 2010
Average Weekly Wages & Employment
Employment trends upward in Lea County as industries grow and stabilize with more diverse companies!
| 1st Quarter 2019 | Average Employment | Average Weekly Wages |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting | 343 | $705 |
| Mining | 8,033 | $1,484 |
| Utilities | 348 | $1,969 |
| Construction | 3,471 | $1,196 |
| Manufacturing | 626 | $2,009 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,022 | $1,428 |
| Retail Trade | 2,981 | $636 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 1,957 | $1,610 |
| Information | 200 | $791 |
| Finance and Insurance | 663 | $1,179 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 516 | $1,096 |
| Professional and Technical Services | 720 | $986 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 131 | $1,155 |
| Administrative and Waste Services | 1,162 | $733 |
| Educational Services | 132 | $806 |
| Health Care and Social Services | 2,357 | $832 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 50 | $388 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3,170 | $374 |
| Other Services, ex. Public Admin | 799 | $927 |
| Total All Industries | 32,641 | $1,083 |
| Source: NM Department of Workforce Solutions – updated 9/2019 | ||
