Jobs & Workforce

A strong and stable workforce awaits you in Santa Fe. From complexity scientists to warehouse staff, from administrators to legislators, Santa Fe’s workers are diverse and flexible.

In 2007, wage and salary jobs in the private sector employed 47,000 in Santa Fe County, while the public sector employed nearly 19,000 people.

The largest employment sectors are:

• Government (State, Federal, Local) 18,700 (28%)
• Accommodation/Food Service 8,300 (13%)
• Retail 8,200 (12%)
• Healthcare/Social Assistance 7,300 (11%)
• Construction 4,800 (7%)