Greater WA

Employment by Occupation, 2011 Census
| Occupation | Persons Employed |
| Managers | 35,177 |
| Professionals | 33,059 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 45,354 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 18,974 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 26,594 |
| Sales Workers | 15,232 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 29,010 |
| Labourers | 27,733 |
Chart Source: ABS, 2011 Census of Population and Housing based on place of work.