Statistics Norway

Quarterly index on earnings

5   Average monthly earnings and basic salaries for full-time employees, by section
Section Change in per cent, 1st quarter 2007-2nd quarter 20071
Monthly earnings Basic salaries
Manufacturing 0.5 0.9
Oil and gas extraction, mining -8.9 1.0
Wholesale and retail trade 0.8 1.2
Construction 1.4 0.6
Hotels and Restaurants 0.7 1.1
Transport and communication 1.3 1.7
Electricity supply 1.9 0.5
Real estate and business activities 0.0 1.2
1  Preliminary figures.

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