| Fort Smith Region | |||||
| Employed Population 15 and Older, by Industry and Place of Work | |||||
| Census 1996 | |||||
| Total | Worked at Home | Worked Outside Canada | No Fixed Workplace Address | Usual Place of Work | |
| All Industries | 15,325 | 705 | 10 | 1,085 | 13,525 |
| Primary | 1,220 | 20 | - | 160 | 1,040 |
| Manufacturing | 250 | 15 | - | 10 | 230 |
| Construction | 845 | 70 | - | 300 | 470 |
| Transportation and Storage | 1,140 | 35 | - | 140 | 960 |
| Communication and Other Utility | 615 | - | - | 35 | 570 |
| Wholesale and Retail Trades | 1,900 | 55 | - | 35 | 1,805 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate | 585 | 20 | - | 25 | 545 |
| Business Service | 775 | 145 | - | 55 | 565 |
| Government Service | 3,375 | 20 | - | 145 | 3,205 |
| Educational Service | 1,170 | 25 | - | 25 | 1,110 |
| Health and Social Service | 1,540 | 150 | - | 30 | 1,355 |
| Accomodation, Food and Beverage Service | 1,015 | 20 | - | 20 | 970 |
| Other | 910 | 120 | - | 105 | 680 |