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.
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