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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male managers in Virginia in 2021 than any other occupation.
Virginia's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Virginia's socio-economic status and skill base.
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Derived from the two Census questions:
'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Virginia in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Managers (177 males or 24.2%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (147 males or 20.1%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (130 males or 17.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 454 males in total or 62.0% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, the City of Playford employed 9.9% in Managers; 22.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 19.3% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Virginia and the City of Playford were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (24.2% compared to 9.9%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (12.6% compared to 18.1%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (5.1% compared to 7.6%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (20.1% compared to 22.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Virginia increased by 305 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Virginia was for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+76 males)
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