Statistics Norway

Quarterly index on earnings

5 Average monthly earnings and basic salaries for full-time employees, by section
Section Change in per cent, 2nd quarter 2008-3rd quarter 20081
Monthly earnings Basic salaries
Manufacturing 0.2 2.5
Oil and gas extraction, mining -0.1 1.5
Wholesale and retail trade -0.3 1.1
Construction 0.4 3.5
Hotels and Restaurants -1.7 2.0
Transport and communication 2.0 3.3
Real estate and business activities -1.2 1.9
1  Preliminary figures.

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