Statistics Norway

Quarterly index on earnings

5 Average monthly earnings and basic salaries for full-time employees, by section
Section Change in per cent, 3rd quarter 2008-4th quarter 2008 1
Monthly earnings Basic salaries
Manufacturing 2.4 1.0
Oil and gas extraction, mining 2.2 3.5
Wholesale and retail trade 1.5 0.8
Construction 1.4 0.6
Hotels and Restaurants 3.1 0.9
Transport and communication 2.6 0.8
Real estate and business activities 1.8 1.8
1  Preliminary figures.

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