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 2005-1st quarter 20061
Monthly earnings Basic paid salaries
Manufacturing 1.8 0.2
Oil and gas extraction, mining 11.9 0.2
Wholesale and retail trade 1.0 0.2
Construction 0.2 0.1
Transport and communication 3.8 1.1
Real estate and business activities 1.6 0.1
Electricity supply 1.1 0.2
Hotels and Restaurants 0.7 0.1
1  Preliminary figures.

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