Statistics Norway

Quarterly index on earnings

5   Average monthly earnings and basic paid salaries for full-time employees, by section
Section Change in per cent, 1st quarter 2005-2nd quarter 20051
Monthly earnings Basic paid salaries
Manufacturing 0.7 0.6
Oil and gas extraction, mining -3.0 1.0
Wholesale and retail trade 0.8 1.0
Construction 0.9 0.2
Transport and communication 0.4 0.9
Real estate and business activities -0.6 0.5
Electricity supply 0.2 0.5
Hotels and Restaurants 0.9 0.8
Preliminary figures.
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