Jobs in Perth WA Australia

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About Perth Employment

Perth, Western Australia's capital city, offers Australia's strongest job market with 56,400 active job vacancies and the nation's lowest unemployment rate of 3.4% (February 2025). As Australia's fourth-largest city with a population exceeding two million, Perth combines metropolitan career prospects with exceptional salaries, work-life balance, and year-round sunshine.

The Perth job market benefits from the city's role as the headquarters for Australia's mining and resources sector. Major companies including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside, and Chevron maintain substantial corporate offices in the CBD, creating thousands of professional, technical, and administrative positions. Perth workers earn the highest median weekly earnings ($1,500/week) of any Australian capital city, with average annual salaries of $87,308 - significantly above the national average.

Perth's diverse economy spans mining (median earnings $2,326/week), professional services (24.1% of employment), healthcare (23,652 employees), construction ($1,281/week median), and rapidly growing technology sectors. The city's record employment of 1.64 million Western Australians and +4.5% annual employment growth (leading all states) creates exceptional opportunities across all experience levels - from entry-level positions to senior executive roles.

Major Employers: BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Energy, Government of Western Australia, Fiona Stanley Hospital
Average Salary: $87,308 per year ($42/hour) - Highest median weekly earnings ($1,500) in Australia
Key Industries: Professional, Scientific & Technical Services (24.1%), Mining & Resources, Healthcare & Social Assistance (13.9%), Construction, Public Administration (12.4%), Financial Services (8.2%), Technology & IT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perth Jobs

What is the average salary in Perth?
The average salary in Perth is $87,308 per year ($42/hour) with median weekly earnings of $1,500 - the highest of all Australian capital cities (August 2025). Mining workers earn median weekly earnings of $2,326, construction workers $1,281/week, and professional services roles $95,000-$150,000 annually. FIFO mining positions typically pay $120,000-$200,000+, while healthcare professionals earn $70,000-$150,000 depending on specialty and experience.
What are the best industries to work in Perth?
Perth's strongest industries include Professional, Scientific & Technical Services (24.1% of employment, 58,319 employees), Mining & Resources (median $2,326/week), Healthcare & Social Assistance (13.9%, 23,652 employees), Construction ($1,281/week median), Public Administration (12.4%, 21,031 employees), and Financial Services (8.2%). Fastest growing sectors include Professional Services (+$5.3 billion growth 2018-2024), Technology (13.4% growth), and Renewable Energy (38.6% revenue growth).
How many jobs are available in Perth?
There are currently 56,400 job vacancies in Western Australia (February 2025), with the majority in Perth metropolitan area. WA experienced a 6.5% increase in job vacancies in November 2025, the second-highest state increase nationally. Record employment of 1.64 million Western Australians creates strong job market with opportunities across all experience levels and industries.
What is Perth's unemployment rate?
Perth and Western Australia have the lowest unemployment rate in Australia at 3.4% (February 2025), compared to the national average of 4.1%. WA has maintained unemployment at or below 4% for 39 of the past 41 months - the longest period of sustained low unemployment in 46 years of reported data. This represents near full employment with exceptional job security.
Is it easy to find a job in Perth?
Yes, Perth's job market is exceptionally strong with 56,400 active vacancies, 3.4% unemployment (lowest in Australia), and +4.5% annual employment growth leading all states. Perth offers particularly strong opportunities for skilled workers in mining ($120,000-$200,000 FIFO), healthcare (critical shortages), trades ($75,000-$180,000), IT (13.4% growth), and professional services. The resources sector boom creates flow-on demand across all industries.

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