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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Wagga Wagga (C), accounting for 20.7% (6,901 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (19.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,024 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wagga Wagga (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wagga Wagga (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wagga Wagga (C), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
4,066
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
4,066
12.2%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
6,901
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
6,901
20.7%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
4,996
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
4,996
15.0%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
4,823
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
4,823
14.5%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
3,733
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
3,733
11.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
3,028
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
3,028
9.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
1,785
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,785
5.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
3,375
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
3,375
10.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
576
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
576
1.7%
+0.4pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+432
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,024
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+329
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+955
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+76
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-33
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+158
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+303
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+202
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wagga Wagga (C). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 4,066 | 12.2% | 13.4% | 3,634 | 12.2% | 13.0% | +432 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 6,901 | 20.7% | 19.2% | 5,877 | 19.7% | 18.1% | +1,024 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 4,996 | 15.0% | 14.5% | 4,667 | 15.6% | 14.8% | +329 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 4,823 | 14.5% | 13.2% | 3,868 | 13.0% | 11.9% | +955 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 3,733 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 3,657 | 12.3% | 12.4% | +76 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 3,028 | 9.1% | 8.5% | 3,061 | 10.3% | 9.6% | -33 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,785 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1,627 | 5.5% | 7.1% | +158 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 3,375 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 3,072 | 10.3% | 11.4% | +303 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 576 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 374 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +202 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 33,283 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29,834 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,449 | 0.0pp |