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 Salisbury Plain, accounting for 18% (97 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 13 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Salisbury Plain - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Salisbury Plain in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury Plain, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
43
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
43
8.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
70
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
70
13.0%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
85
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
85
15.7%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
68
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
68
12.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
61
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
61
11.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
48
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
48
8.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
53
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
53
9.8%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
97
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
97
18.0%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
9
1.7%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+13
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+2
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+2
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+2
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+12
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Salisbury Plain. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 43 | 8.0% | 8.7% | 46 | 9.1% | 8.6% | -3 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 70 | 13.0% | 14.0% | 57 | 11.3% | 12.9% | +13 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 85 | 15.7% | 14.5% | 83 | 16.4% | 14.9% | +2 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 68 | 12.6% | 14.8% | 66 | 13.1% | 13.4% | +2 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 61 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 58 | 11.5% | 13.7% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 48 | 8.9% | 8.7% | 46 | 9.1% | 10.2% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 53 | 9.8% | 9.8% | 58 | 11.5% | 9.7% | -5 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 97 | 18.0% | 14.5% | 85 | 16.8% | 14.7% | +12 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 6 | 1.2% | 1.9% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 540 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 505 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |