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, 2nd quarter 2006-3rd quarter 20061
Monthly earnings Basic paid salaries
Manufacturing 0.9 2.5
Oil and gas extraction, mining -0.6 2.6
Wholesale and retail trade 3.5 2.8
Construction 2.6 3.6
Transport and communication 1.2 2.6
Real estate and business activities 1.2 2.3
Hotels and restaurants -0.2 2.5
1  Preliminary figures.

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