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, 4th quarter 2004-1st quarter 20051
Monthly earnings Basic paid salaries
Manufacturing 1.4 0.6
Oil and gas extraction, mining 5.6 0.5
Wholesale and retail trade 1.0 0.3
Construction 0.3 0.0
Transport and communication 1.9 1.0
Real estate and business activities 0.5 0.0
Electricity supply 0.3 1.3
Hotels and Restaurants 1.0 0.0
1  Preliminary figures.

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