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Average earnings in Alberta and B.C.
Nationally, average hourly earnings rose 6% in real terms over the last decade, from $17.68 (2002 $) in 1997 to $18.80 in 2007. In the private sector, they grew by roughly 7%. They trended upwards between 1997 and 2001, remained virtually constant between 2001 and 2004 and then rose again. Growth rates in the private sector differed markedly by province. While Alberta enjoyed by far the strongest growth (15%), Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan had rates hovering around 11%.
Average earnings in Alberta's private sector grew sharply after 2004
In contrast, average earnings grew only 3% in British Columbia. In many provinces, much of the growth occurred between 2004 and 2007. Similar patterns are observed when all industries are considered.
Average earnings in Alberta's private sector grew sharply after 2004
Source: Earnings in the last decade: HTML | PDF
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