Overview
EMPLOYED
1,290,700
PART-TIME SHARE
19%
WORKFORCE SHARE
8.9%
FEMALE SHARE
43%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$2,000
MEDIAN AGE
40
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is a large employing industry. Around 8.9% of workers have their main job in this industry.
Businesses in this industry sell their expertise as a service. Some examples include:
- scientific research
- architecture and engineering
- computer system design
- legal and accounting services
- advertising and market research
- veterinary services
- professional photography.
A large share of the workforce work in cities.
Median earnings are $2,000 per week, higher than all industries median earnings of $1,700.
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Employment
Employment in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry grew over the 20 years to February 2025.
The number of workers fell by 26,300 (or -2%) over the last year.
| Quarterly employment, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | Employment |
|---|---|
| 657600 | |
| 672800 | |
| 687900 | |
| 701600 | |
| 713000 | |
| 722500 | |
| 730000 | |
| 735100 | |
| 740000 | |
| 748100 | |
| 758500 | |
| 768500 | |
| 776300 | |
| 780300 | |
| 782400 | |
| 784400 | |
| 786000 | |
| 791300 | |
| 802200 | |
| 816500 | |
| 829100 | |
| 837300 | |
| 843000 | |
| 847500 | |
| 852000 | |
| 856400 | |
| 863300 | |
| 872700 | |
| 884600 | |
| 896200 | |
| 903400 | |
| 906400 | |
| 906700 | |
| 905300 | |
| 904100 | |
| 905200 | |
| 911800 | |
| 923200 | |
| 937300 | |
| 953400 | |
| 970600 | |
| 985600 | |
| 995100 | |
| 1002400 | |
| 1007200 | |
| 1009900 | |
| 1011900 | |
| 1010100 | |
| 1007700 | |
| 1007400 | |
| 1010200 | |
| 1016900 | |
| 1028000 | |
| 1044300 | |
| 1063400 | |
| 1083300 | |
| 1102900 | |
| 1118400 | |
| 1127500 | |
| 1129000 | |
| 1127200 | |
| 1126500 | |
| 1132900 | |
| 1146900 | |
| 1163700 | |
| 1180000 | |
| 1195100 | |
| 1212300 | |
| 1231400 | |
| 1249700 | |
| 1266200 | |
| 1280900 | |
| 1295500 | |
| 1309200 | |
| 1316400 | |
| 1318900 | |
| 1317000 | |
| 1311500 | |
| 1303700 | |
| 1295900 | |
| 1290700 |
Sectors
Computer System Design and Related Services is the largest sector in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry, employing 338,500 workers.
| Employment by industry sectors | Employment |
|---|---|
| Computer System Design and Related Services | 338500 |
| Legal and Accounting Services | 314400 |
| Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services | 313900 |
| Management and Related Consulting Services | 140200 |
| Scientific Research Services | 60500 |
| Market Research and Statistical Services | 46000 |
| Veterinary Services | 38300 |
| Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 35200 |
| Advertising Services | 27300 |
Occupations
Software and Applications Programmers is the largest employing occupation in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry.
The 10 largest employing occupations are shown below.
Some occupations are common across a number of industries.
Largest employing occupations
| ANZSCO Code | Occupation title |
|---|---|
| 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers |
| 2211 | Accountants |
| 2713 | Solicitors |
| 2247 | Management and Organisation Analysts |
| 2251 | Advertising and Marketing Professionals |
| 1351 | ICT Managers |
| 1311 | Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Manager |
| 3131 | ICT Support Technicians |
| 2321 | Architects and Landscape Architects |
| 2332 | Civil Engineering Professionals |
Data Downloads
Industry data
This file contains data for all 19 industries to make comparing industry data easy. Information available includes:
- industry overview
- industry employment (20-year time series)
- industry sector employment
- top employing occupations by industry.