New Mexico is an Auto State
35.3K Jobs
Powered by New Mexico’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
New Mexico’s auto industry supports an estimated 35,274 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
82.3K
New Vehicles Sold
$60,042
Average labor income per auto job
$2.12B
Annual Labor Income
3%
Share of New Mexico Jobs Supported
3%
of Economy
$3.88B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — New Mexico, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in New Mexico
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Activity at Ports
New Mexico’s Auto Trade Footprint
New Mexico ports moved $103.83M in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Mexico. Past-decade totals reach $885.60M.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$54.85M
Vehicles & parts entering NM ports
$48.98M
Vehicles & parts shipped from NM ports
Past Decade Totals
$502.48M
Vehicles & parts entering NM ports
$383.12M
Vehicles & parts shipped from NM ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — New Mexico ports of entry, 2024.
Fueling
New Mexico’s Fueling Network
Gasoline still anchors the network statewide, with 332 public EV charging stations across New Mexico.
Gasoline Stations
1,172
EV Level 2 Charging Ports
461
EV DC Fast Charging Ports
342
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center — New Mexico, 2024.
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