Economy, jobs and prices in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico: official figures
The 2024 Economic Census counted 17,749 business establishments (economic units) in Ciudad Obregón (Cajeme municipality) in 2023, 40th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, against 16,897 in the 2019 census (up 5.0%).
How many people work in Ciudad Obregón?
Those establishments employed 110,038 people in 2023, 36th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, down 10.0% from the 122,268 counted for 2018 (national: up 3.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ciudad Obregón?
Paid workers in Ciudad Obregón (Cajeme municipality) earned an average of MXN 144,634 in total pay over 2023, 45th highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site; the national average was MXN 168,674.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow productive is the economy of Ciudad Obregón?
Businesses in Ciudad Obregón (Cajeme municipality) generated MXN 51.3 billion in gross value added in 2023, about MXN 466,158 per person employed, 28th highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: MXN 560,263).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow many women work in Ciudad Obregón?
Women held 42.7% of the jobs counted in Ciudad Obregón (Cajeme municipality) in 2023, 42nd lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: 43.2%); 80.5% of all workers were paid employees.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Ciudad Obregón?
By sector, manufacturing 25.1% (27,610), retail trade 21.2% (23,344) and hotels, restaurants and bars 8.9% (9,814) of the people employed in Ciudad Obregón (Cajeme municipality) in 2023 (national manufacturing share: 25.7%); manufacturing's share was 40th highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much do businesses invest in Ciudad Obregón?
Businesses in Ciudad Obregón (Cajeme municipality) reported MXN 2.4 billion of investment and MXN 102.5 billion of gross output in 2023 (2018: MXN -1.7 billion and MXN 67.7 billion, current pesos).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Ciudad Obregón compares with other cities in Mexico
Economic units (2024 economic census) (2023)
Ciudad Obregón ranks 40 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Economic units (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Celaya | 20,119 |
| 38 | Los Mochis | 20,011 |
| 39 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | 17,841 |
| 40 | Ciudad Obregón | 17,749 |
| 41 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 17,321 |
| 42 | Ensenada | 16,688 |
| 43 | Chilpacingo de los Bravo | 16,340 |
Persons employed (2024 economic census) (2023)
Ciudad Obregón ranks 36 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Persons employed (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Los Mochis | 122,245 |
| 34 | Los Cabos | 117,448 |
| 35 | Ensenada | 112,327 |
| 36 | Ciudad Obregón | 110,038 |
| 37 | Silao | 108,853 |
| 38 | Xalapa | 102,734 |
| 39 | Oaxaca | 100,577 |
Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 (2018-2023)
Ciudad Obregón ranks 101 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | La Piedad-Pénjamo | -8.7% |
| 99 | Monterrey | -9.4% |
| 100 | Sabinas | -9.7% |
| 101 | Ciudad Obregón | -10.0% |
| 102 | Cancún | -10.9% |
| 103 | Navojoa | -12.0% |
| 104 | Mexico, Ciudad De | -17.2% |
Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) (2023)
Ciudad Obregón ranks 45 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Cuernavaca | MXN 149,025 |
| 43 | Playa del Carmen | MXN 146,880 |
| 44 | Aguascalientes | MXN 145,503 |
| 45 | Ciudad Obregón | MXN 144,634 |
| 46 | Guadalajara | MXN 144,626 |
| 47 | León | MXN 143,911 |
| 48 | Huamantla | MXN 143,633 |
Gross value added per person employed (MXN) (2023)
Ciudad Obregón ranks 28 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gross value added per person employed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Chihuahua | MXN 532,953 |
| 26 | Cuauhtemoc | MXN 496,533 |
| 27 | Piedras Negras | MXN 466,616 |
| 28 | Ciudad Obregón | MXN 466,158 |
| 29 | Ocotlán | MXN 464,444 |
| 30 | Monclova-Frontera | MXN 462,773 |
| 31 | Tijuana | MXN 458,613 |
Women as a share of persons employed (2023)
Ciudad Obregón ranks 66 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Women as a share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Culiacán Rosales | 42.8% |
| 64 | Tijuana | 42.8% |
| 65 | Reynosa-Río Bravo | 42.8% |
| 66 | Ciudad Obregón | 42.7% |
| 67 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 42.7% |
| 68 | San Luis Rio Colorado | 42.6% |
| 69 | Monclova-Frontera | 42.5% |
Manufacturing share of persons employed (2023)
Ciudad Obregón ranks 40 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Manufacturing share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Juchitán | 27.5% |
| 38 | Monclova-Frontera | 27.0% |
| 39 | Aguascalientes | 26.5% |
| 40 | Ciudad Obregón | 25.1% |
| 41 | Hidalgo del Parral | 25.1% |
| 42 | Fresnillo | 25.0% |
| 43 | Sahuayo | 24.9% |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI): Censos Económicos 2024 and 2019 (reference years 2023 and 2018), SAIC query: economic units, persons employed, pay, gross output, value added and investment by municipality (request body saved as saic-ce2024-totals-2018-2023.request.json), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 47e3a4e8a9f4…)
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI): Censos Económicos 2024 (reference year 2023), SAIC query: economic units and persons employed in manufacturing, retail, education services, health services and accommodation and food by municipality (request body saved as saic-ce2024-sectors-2023.request.json), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fea3ec2053c9…)
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