Querétaro Boosts its IMMEX Industry: Over 119,000 Jobs

is consolidating its position as one of the pillars of economic development, registering 267 active establishments and a productive structure highly integrated into global markets, according to recent INEGI data. This performance positions the state within a national ecosystem of over 6,520 IMMEX economic units, where manufacturing activities predominate. Furthermore, the IMMEX model allows companies to operate with imported inputs for transformation and subsequent export, reinforcing the export-oriented nature of entities like Querétaro and their connection to global value chains.

Over 119,000 Workers in the Sector

One of the most relevant indicators is the level of employment generated by this industry. INEGI data from January 2026 indicates that in Querétaro, occupied personnel amount to 119,439 people, of whom 99.1% are directly employed, equivalent to 118,349 workers.

Within this labor structure, a clear predominance of operational profiles is observed, with 88,266 laborers and technicians, representing approximately 74% of the total direct personnel. Meanwhile, the 30,083 administrative employees reflect the consolidation of strategic and management functions within companies.

In contrast, subcontracting is marginal, with only 1,090 people, indicating a trend towards more direct and stable employment schemes in the state’s manufacturing sector.

Over 4 Billion Pesos in Labor Payments

In terms of economic impact, IMMEX companies in Querétaro reported 4,070 million pesos in remuneration to occupied personnel in January 2026, evidencing the sector’s relevance in generating labor income.

Of this amount, 2,932 million pesos correspond to salaries and wages, distributed among:

• 1,673 million pesos for laborers and technicians
• 1,259 million pesos for administrative personnel

Additionally, employer contributions to social security totaled 609 million pesos, while social benefits reached 528 million pesos, reinforcing the sector’s importance in formal employment.

In individual terms, the average remuneration per occupied person was 23,952 pesos monthly, with differences between operational and administrative profiles.

Querétaro Income: Balance Between Domestic Market and Exports

One of the most relevant aspects of the IMMEX model in Querétaro is its capacity to generate income in both the domestic and foreign markets.

On one hand, income from the domestic market amounted to 14,948 million pesos, primarily from the sale of products made with proprietary raw materials, which represented over 92% of this total.

On the other hand, income from the foreign market reached 15,657 million pesos, slightly exceeding domestic income. Of this amount, 12,090 million pesos corresponded to exports of manufactured products, while 3,103 million pesos came from maquila and remanufacturing.

Inputs: High Dependence on Imports

The analysis of consumed inputs reveals one of the structural features of the IMMEX model. In Querétaro, total inputs reached 37,474 million pesos, of which 25,507 million correspond to imported inputs, representing nearly 68% of the total.

In contrast, domestic inputs totaled 11,967 million pesos, reflecting opportunities to strengthen local supply chains and reduce foreign dependence.

Similarly, the consumption of services in the domestic market reached 4,700 million pesos, highlighting areas such as freight, professional services, and other operational services.

Collectively, INEGI data show that Querétaro maintains a strategic position within the IMMEX program, with an export-oriented productive structure, high levels of formal employment, and significant economic spillover.

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