Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Rutherglen, accounting for 16.6% (194 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (11.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 191 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Rutherglen - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Rutherglen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rutherglen, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
185
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
185
15.8%
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
189
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+16.2pp
189
16.2%
+16.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
153
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
153
13.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
133
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
133
11.4%
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
132
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
132
11.3%
-7.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
67
5.7%
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
91
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
91
7.8%
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
194
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
194
16.6%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
26
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
26
2.2%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+180
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+189
+16.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+150
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+133
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+128
-7.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+67
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+91
+7.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+191
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+26
+2.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Rutherglen. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 185 | 15.8% | 17.9% | 5 | 23.8% | 16.6% | +180 | -8.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 189 | 16.2% | 20.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.1% | +189 | +16.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 153 | 13.1% | 14.0% | 3 | 14.3% | 14.3% | +150 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 133 | 11.4% | 11.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +133 | +11.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 132 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 4 | 19.0% | 10.7% | +128 | -7.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 67 | 5.7% | 7.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +67 | +5.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 91 | 7.8% | 6.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.6% | +91 | +7.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 194 | 16.6% | 11.2% | 3 | 14.3% | 12.5% | +191 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 26 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +26 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 1,170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,149 | 0.0pp |