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Percentage of Mexican-born male workers employed in the top five major industrial sectors
| 2006 | 2011 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31.6 | 25.3 | −19.9 |
| Manufacturing | 16.6 | 14.7 | −11.4 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 15.2 | 13.7 | −9.9 |
| Professional and Business Services | 10.9 | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade | 8.7 | 11.0 | 26.4 |
Notes: Includes only civilian men aged 16 years and older. Estimates were obtained from published reports for the foreign-born population from the March CPS.
