Statistics Norway

5   Average monthly earnings and basic paid salaries for full-time employees, by section (New 7 March 2005)
Section Change in per cent, 3rd quarter - 4th quarter1
Monthly earnings Basic paid salaries
Manufacturing -0.2 0.4
Oil and gas extraction, mining 0.8 0.8
Wholesale and retail trade 1.5 0.2
Construction 1.8 0.2
Transport and communication 1.1 0.2
Real estate and business activities 1.3 0.5
Electricity supply 1.2 0.3
Hotels and Restaurants 1.2 0.6
1  Preliminary figures.

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