Economy, jobs and prices in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, Mexico: official figures
The 2024 Economic Census counted 40,774 business establishments (economic units) in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez (San Luis Potosí municipality) in 2023, 14th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, against 41,297 in the 2019 census (down 1.3%).
How many people work in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez?
Those establishments employed 319,000 people in 2023, 11th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, down 7.5% from the 344,813 counted for 2018 (national: up 3.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez?
Paid workers in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez (San Luis Potosí municipality) earned an average of MXN 176,424 in total pay over 2023, 19th 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 San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez?
Businesses in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez (San Luis Potosí municipality) generated MXN 194.5 billion in gross value added in 2023, about MXN 609,628 per person employed, 16th 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 San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez?
Women held 42.7% of the jobs counted in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez (San Luis Potosí municipality) in 2023, 41st lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: 43.2%); 84.1% of all workers were paid employees.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez?
By sector, manufacturing 38.6% (122,990), retail trade 16.9% (54,024) and hotels, restaurants and bars 8.4% (26,874) of the people employed in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez (San Luis Potosí municipality) in 2023 (national manufacturing share: 25.7%); manufacturing's share was 19th highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much do businesses invest in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez?
Businesses in San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez (San Luis Potosí municipality) reported MXN 1.7 billion of investment and MXN 449.0 billion of gross output in 2023 (2018: MXN 11.4 billion and MXN 364.9 billion, current pesos).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez compares with other cities in Mexico
Economic units (2024 economic census) (2023)
San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez ranks 14 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Economic units (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Morelia | 46,937 |
| 12 | Culiacán Rosales | 41,132 |
| 13 | Juárez | 40,993 |
| 14 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 40,774 |
| 15 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 39,170 |
| 16 | Acapulco | 35,499 |
| 17 | Chihuahua | 34,456 |
Persons employed (2024 economic census) (2023)
San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez ranks 11 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Persons employed (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Querétaro | 397,044 |
| 9 | Mérida | 320,950 |
| 10 | Chihuahua | 320,471 |
| 11 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 319,000 |
| 12 | Mexicali | 288,118 |
| 13 | Hermosillo | 285,409 |
| 14 | Aguascalientes | 284,729 |
Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 (2018-2023)
San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez ranks 96 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Celaya | -5.9% |
| 94 | Los Cabos | -6.3% |
| 95 | Tampico | -7.5% |
| 96 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | -7.5% |
| 97 | Ensenada | -7.8% |
| 98 | La Piedad-Pénjamo | -8.7% |
| 99 | Monterrey | -9.4% |
Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) (2023)
San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez ranks 19 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Ciudad Acuña | MXN 186,857 |
| 17 | San Juan del Río | MXN 185,032 |
| 18 | Piedras Negras | MXN 181,395 |
| 19 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | MXN 176,424 |
| 20 | Nuevo Laredo | MXN 172,910 |
| 21 | Ensenada | MXN 171,459 |
| 22 | Chihuahua | MXN 171,444 |
Gross value added per person employed (MXN) (2023)
San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez ranks 16 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gross value added per person employed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Coatzacoalcos | MXN 708,892 |
| 14 | Lagos de Moreno | MXN 690,212 |
| 15 | Monterrey | MXN 650,949 |
| 16 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | MXN 609,628 |
| 17 | San Juan del Río | MXN 595,134 |
| 18 | Irapuato | MXN 568,009 |
| 19 | Toluca | MXN 564,227 |
Women as a share of persons employed (2023)
San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez ranks 67 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Women as a share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 70 | Cancún | 42.2% |
Manufacturing share of persons employed (2023)
San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez ranks 19 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Manufacturing share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Mexicali | 39.4% |
| 17 | Salamanca | 38.9% |
| 18 | Chihuahua | 38.8% |
| 19 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 38.6% |
| 20 | Guaymas | 37.5% |
| 21 | Teziutlán | 36.6% |
| 22 | Nuevo Laredo | 36.2% |
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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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