The estimated total number of employed people in Wellington Shire for the December quarter of 2008 was approximately 22,433 persons, representing an increase of annual growth to 3.5% in 2008.

Over the past 5 years, the number of working residents within Wellington Shire has increased significantly by 13% from 19,080 in the December quarter of 2003 to 22,433 in 2008. The number of unemployed individuals within the Shire has also dropped by 39% over the past 5 years with an additional 321 individuals finding employment.