Regional titans Arizona and Nevada are ranked No. 2 and No. 3 in percentage gains while New Mexico sits just outside of the Top 10.

After leading the nation in job growth for most of the year, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico report weak gains early in 2019.

States in the Southwest have posted strong employment gains, mainly driven by the construction sector.

Although the Southwest has been aggressively adding jobs in the past year, the entire region trails historic high-employment levels.

By adding 1,000 construction jobs, The Land of Enchantment paces nation, but Arizona and Nevada are not far behind.

The Land of Enchantment lands just outside of the Top 10 in percentage of increase of construction jobs year-over-year.

Percentage increases for Arizona and Nevada are among the highest in the nation.

April Reporting from The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Reveals Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico Added More Than 600 Construction Jobs Month-Over-Month.

Month-over-month job gains evaporate in February, although year-over-year gains remain in Nevada and Arizona.