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Average Straight Time Wages of Hourly Rated Wage Earners In Large Establishments, By Major Industry 2006 - 2009 (in $)
Major Industry Group Average % Variation
First Three Quarters 2007 2008 2009
Over Over Over
2006 2007 2008 2009 2006 2007 2008
Mining 17,747 18,876 23,119 21,075 6.37 22.47 -8.84
Manufacturing 4,986 5,383 6,212 6,819 7.98 15.40 9.77
Electricity, Gas & Water 11,938 14,993 15,808 20,191 25.60 5.43 27.73
Construction 7,539 9,078 9,928 11,022 20.42 9.35 11.02
Trade, Hotels & Restaurants 4,728 5,535 6,720 7,343 17.08 21.40 9.27
Transport, Storage & Communications 6,996 7,121 8,859 10,484 1.79 24.41 18.34
Financing, Insurance
Real Estate & Business Services
 
6,892 7,992 8,709 9,961 15.95 8.97 14.39
Community, Social & Personal Services
(excl. Private Educational Services)
 
5,466 5,327 6,746 6,755 -2.55 26.65 0.13
All Sectors 5,931 6,632 7,796 8,585 11.82 17.56 10.12
Last Updated: August 31, 2010
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