Employment
Located in the heart of the Southwest, Albuquerque is seen as a manufacturing and high-tech research center because of the residence of major manufacturers and public institutions. Companies such as Intel, Honeywell and Ethicon Endo-Surgery combined provide a diverse manufacturing base. Large public institutions such as the University of New Mexico, Kirtland Air Force Base, two federally funded Air Force research laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, and various other technology companies make Albuquerque a compelling place to explore manufacturing and technology boundaries in multiple industries.
While manufacturing is a huge part of Albuquerque’s work economy, nearly 20% of Albuquerque's labor force is dedicated to a diverse set of public institutions. Kirtland Air Force Base is the area's largest employer with over 17,000 civilian workers while The University of New Mexico is another major employer in the area contributing millions to the local economy. Sandia National Laboratories has brought researchers from around the world to conduct analysis on technologies which are critical in United States defense efforts.
Some of the major employers in Albuquerque include:
- Intel Corporation
- Honeywell Defense and Space Electronic Systems
- GE Aircraft Engines
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
- Thomas & Betts
- General Mills
- Kirtland Air Force Base
- University of New Mexico
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- City of Albuquerque
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
- Bernalillo County
- T-Mobile
- CitiCards
- America Online
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Sprint PCS
- Bank of America
- Southwest Airlines
- Cardinal Health Shared Services