The 2011 census results showed that:

• There had been a notable decline in the number of people employed as managers, directors and senior officials since the 2001 census. The number employed in associate professional and technical occupations had also fallen
• There had been substantial growth in the number employed in professional occupations, and in caring, leisure and other service occupations
• Compared to the national average, Shropshire supports a significant number working in skilled trades occupations
• Some occupations, including process, plant and machine operation and skilled trades, remained very male dominated. Men were also more likely to hold manager, director or senior official positions
• In contrast, women were more likely to hold caring, leisure and other service occupations, or to work in an administrative or secretarial capacity

For more information, take a look at the 2011 "employment by occupation" census digest.