Overview
EMPLOYED
1,401,200
PART-TIME SHARE
20%
WORKFORCE SHARE
9.5%
FEMALE SHARE
44%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$2,071
MEDIAN AGE
40
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is a large employing industry. Around 9.5% 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 $2,071 per week, higher than all industries median earnings of $1,741.
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Employment
Employment in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry grew over the 20 years to February 2026.
The number of workers grew by 80,800 (or 6.1%) over the last year.
| Quarterly employment, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | Employment |
|---|---|
| 713100 | |
| 722700 | |
| 730300 | |
| 735500 | |
| 740400 | |
| 748500 | |
| 758900 | |
| 768900 | |
| 776800 | |
| 780700 | |
| 782800 | |
| 784900 | |
| 786400 | |
| 791800 | |
| 802600 | |
| 817000 | |
| 829500 | |
| 837800 | |
| 843500 | |
| 848000 | |
| 852500 | |
| 856900 | |
| 863800 | |
| 873200 | |
| 885100 | |
| 896600 | |
| 903900 | |
| 907000 | |
| 907300 | |
| 905900 | |
| 904900 | |
| 906100 | |
| 912800 | |
| 924200 | |
| 938200 | |
| 954200 | |
| 971400 | |
| 986200 | |
| 995600 | |
| 1002900 | |
| 1007800 | |
| 1010400 | |
| 1012300 | |
| 1010600 | |
| 1008300 | |
| 1007900 | |
| 1010700 | |
| 1017400 | |
| 1028600 | |
| 1044900 | |
| 1064000 | |
| 1083800 | |
| 1103500 | |
| 1119000 | |
| 1128000 | |
| 1129600 | |
| 1127800 | |
| 1127100 | |
| 1133500 | |
| 1147500 | |
| 1164500 | |
| 1180700 | |
| 1195800 | |
| 1213200 | |
| 1232500 | |
| 1250800 | |
| 1267200 | |
| 1281800 | |
| 1296000 | |
| 1308800 | |
| 1314900 | |
| 1316400 | |
| 1314500 | |
| 1310600 | |
| 1307900 | |
| 1310100 | |
| 1320300 | |
| 1339900 | |
| 1360400 | |
| 1380200 | |
| 1401200 |
Sectors
Computer System Design and Related Services is the largest sector in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry, employing 376,100 workers.
| Employment by industry sectors | Employment |
|---|---|
| Computer System Design and Related Services | 376100 |
| Legal and Accounting Services | 339000 |
| Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services | 337100 |
| Management and Related Consulting Services | 135400 |
| Scientific Research Services | 59400 |
| Market Research and Statistical Services | 45700 |
| Veterinary Services | 41500 |
| Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 37400 |
| Advertising Services | 30900 |
Occupations
Accountants 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 |
|---|---|
| 2211 | Accountants |
| 2613 | Software and Applications Programmers |
| 2713 | Solicitors |
| 2247 | Management and Organisation Analysts |
| 2251 | Advertising and Marketing Professionals |
| 1351 | ICT Managers |
| 2332 | Civil Engineering Professionals |
| 3131 | ICT Support Technicians |
| 1311 | Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Manager |
| 2324 | Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators |
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.