Alice Springs
Employment by Industry - Ranked, 2011 Census
| Industry | Persons Employed |
| Public Administration and Safety | 2,838 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,101 |
| Education and Training | 1,521 |
| Retail Trade | 1,349 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,200 |
| Construction | 930 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 902 |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 637 |
| Other Services | 636 |
| Mining | 525 |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 499 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 401 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Wholesale Trade | 254 |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 204 |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 185 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 182 |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 177 |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 105 |
Chart Source: ABS, 2011 Census of Population and Housing based on place of work.