Bristol Employment Figures Spotlight Health Sector's Role Serving Local Needs

Bristol recorded an employment rate of 80.5% in the twelve months ending December 2024. This figure exceeded the Great Britain average of 75.5% over the same period.

Employment and Unemployment Overview

The unemployment rate in Bristol stood at 3.8% during those twelve months. That rate aligned exactly with the Great Britain average. Total employee jobs reached an estimated 310,000. Of these positions, 69.7% were full-time and 30.0% were part-time. These numbers reflect a labour market where most roles offer full-time hours while a substantial share provide part-time options for residents.

Health Sector as Key Provider of Local Jobs

Human health and social work activities formed the largest industry in Bristol. This sector accounted for 16.1% of all jobs. Local businesses and organisations operating in health and social care therefore deliver a significant portion of employment while addressing everyday community requirements for care and support services. The concentration of roles in this area means many positions directly serve residents through hospitals, clinics and care providers located across the city.

Salary Levels and Recent Growth

The average annual salary for full-time employees reached £36,129 in 2023. That level followed a salary growth rate of 5.49% per year between 2022 and 2023. Full-time workers in Bristol therefore saw earnings rise at that measured pace during the period covered by the data. The combination of job volume in health and social work with these salary figures points to sustained demand for staff in roles that meet local care needs.

Local employers in the dominant health and social work sector continue to draw from the available workforce supported by the overall employment rate. Residents seeking opportunities in care and health services find the largest share of openings within this established industry. The part-time and full-time split across all jobs allows flexibility for those balancing other commitments while contributing to services that support Bristol communities. Data from official sources confirm these patterns without indicating shifts beyond the reported periods.

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