The economic activity generated by Sandia National Laboratories helps make our community a better place. Sandia provides jobs, makes purchases, and pays taxes while helping our nation secure a peaceful and free world through technology.
Over 7,000 employees make up the Sandia New Mexico workforce that generates over $500 million in salaries. Other benefits, such as retirement and health care, add another $150 million to the economy.
Sandia spends over $400 million for purchasing equipment, materials, and other items. These purchases and other economic activities generate over $45 million in Gross Receipts Taxes to support our state and local governments.
