Education and Training

Overview

EMPLOYED

1,318,100

PART-TIME SHARE

39%

WORKFORCE SHARE

8.9%

FEMALE SHARE

70%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

$1,903

MEDIAN AGE

42

Education and Training is a large employing industry. Around 8.9% of workers have their main job in this industry.

Education and training services can be provided in a range of settings, such as:

  • preschools
  • schools
  • technical colleges
  • training centres
  • universities
  • the workplace or the home.

Median earnings are $1,903 per week, higher than all industries median earnings of $1,741.

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    Employment

    Employment in the Education and Training industry grew over the 20 years to February 2026.
    The number of workers grew by 52,800 (or 4.2%) over the last year.

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    Sectors

    School Education is the largest sector in the Education and Training industry, employing 663,600 workers.

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    Occupations

    Secondary School Teachers is the largest employing occupation in the Education and Training industry.

    The 10 largest employing occupations are shown below.

    Some occupations are common across a number of industries.

    Largest employing occupations

    Source: Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2025, four-quarter average data, customised report.
    ANZSCO CodeOccupation title
    2414Secondary School Teachers
    2412Primary School Teachers
    4221Education Aides
    2421University Lecturers and Tutors
    4211Child Carers
    2411Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
    2492Private Tutors and Teachers
    5311General Clerks
    4523Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials
    2422Vocational Education Teachers
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      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.

       

      Industry data - February 2026.xlsx

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