Average annual earnings, by industry, New Mexico and the United States, 2013
| New Mexico | United States | Gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average, all private-sector employees | $41,995 | $49,837 | 18.7% |
| Goods-producing | $48,069 | $52,312 | 8.8% |
| Service industries | $40,518 | $49,254 | 21.6% |
| Construction | $42,806 | $54,330 | 26.9% |
| Retail, wholesale, transport, and utilities | $38,813 | $43,618 | 12.4% |
| Professional and business services | $53,269 | $59,322 | 11.4% |
| Education and health services | $40,830 | $50,835 | 24.5% |
| Hotels, restaurants, and tourism | $24,502 | $28,080 | 14.6% |
Source: Author's analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (U.S. Department of Labor) Current Employment Statistics program, various years, “State and Metro Area Employment, Hours, & Earnings” [database], http://www.bls.gov/sae/#tables