Statistics Norway

Quarterly index on earnings

5   Average monthly earnings and basic salaries for full-time employees, by section
Section Change in per cent, 4th quarter 2006 - 1st quarter 2007 1
Monthly earnings Basic salaries
Manufacturing 2.1 0.1
Oil and gas extraction, mining 15.1 0.9
Wholesale and retail trade 2.0 0.5
Construction 2.1 0.9
Hotels and Restaurants 1.8 0.7
Transport and communication 2.3 0.8
Electricity supply 1.5 0.9
Real estate and business activities 3.7 0.4
1  Preliminary figures.

Explanation of symbols