Agriculture is one of Coffs Harbour’s defining industries. The Coffs Coast is internationally recognised as Australia’s banana capital, with significant blueberry and avocado production supporting national supply chains. Roles span farm management, agronomy, food processing, logistics, quality assurance and export management. Salaries typically range from $70,000 to $120,000, with senior agribusiness and operations roles exceeding this range as technology and sustainability practices modernise the sector.

Healthcare is the region’s largest employer, driven by population growth and Coffs Harbour’s role as a service hub for the Mid North Coast. Roles span nursing, allied health, administration and management across public and private providers, with registered nurses typically earning $75,000–$105,000 and healthcare managers exceeding $130,000. Continued investment supports strong long-term growth.

Professional services in Coffs Harbour include engineering, environmental consulting, IT, accounting and business advisory roles supporting local industry and regional projects. Salaries typically range from $85,000 to $160,000 depending on specialisation and experience, with steady demand across the sector.

Residential growth, highway upgrades and public infrastructure projects continue to drive demand for construction professionals. Project managers, site supervisors, trades and civil engineers are in consistent demand, with salaries ranging from $80,000 to $180,000 depending on role and seniority.

Education remains a stable and respected employment sector in Coffs Harbour, spanning early learning, schools, vocational training and tertiary education. Teachers typically earn $75,000–$110,000, with further opportunities through Southern Cross University and TAFE NSW.

The region supports food processing, agriculture-related manufacturing and logistics operations servicing northern NSW. Roles include production supervisors, logistics coordinators and quality assurance professionals, with typical salaries ranging from $70,000 to $120,000.

Coffs Harbour’s emerging tech sector includes digital services, remote IT roles, health tech support and small software teams servicing national clients. Software developers and IT specialists commonly earn $85,000–$150,000, supported by flexible and hybrid work models.

Tourism continues to support a wide range of hospitality, accommodation and events roles. Salaries typically range from $60,000 to $120,000 depending on seniority, with leadership roles offering strong progression as the visitor economy grows.