Mt Isa
Employment by Occupation, 2011 Census
| Occupation | Persons Employed |
| Managers | 3,417 |
| Professionals | 3,141 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 4,395 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,734 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 2,278 |
| Sales Workers | 1,200 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 3,368 |
| Labourers | 2,959 |
Chart Source: ABS, 2011 Census of Population and Housing based on place of work.