As per the 2013 census, here are the employment sectors in the Grey District:
| INDUSTRY | NUMBER OF JOBS |
|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 822 |
| Retail trade | 684 |
| Construction | 528 |
| Education and training | 522 |
| Manufacturing | 519 |
| Accommodation and food services | 444 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 426 |
| Administrative and support services | 312 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | 273 |
| Public administration and safety | 243 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 240 |
| Other services | 219 |
| Wholesale trade | 186 |
| Mining | 123 |
| Rental, hiring and real estate services | 99 |
| Financial and insurance services | 87 |
| Information media and telecommunications | 81 |
| Arts and recreation services | 81 |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste services | 12 |
