Hunter

Employment Distribution by Occupation, 2011 Census (%)
| Occupation | Hunter | Australia |
| Managers | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| Professionals | 19.2 | 21.9 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 15.0 | 14.3 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 10.8 | 9.8 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Sales Workers | 11.2 | 9.6 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Labourers | 10.2 | 9.5 |
Chart Source: ABS, 2011 Census of Population and Housing based on place of work.