Table 6 Dual-earner wives' contributions to paid hours and earnings
| Secondary1 | Equal2 | Primary3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % | |||
| 1997 | |||
| Weekly hours | 35 | 60 | 5 |
| Hourly earnings | 53 | 33 | 14 |
| Weekly earnings | 63 | 26 | 11 |
| 2008 | |||
| Weekly hours | 30 | 65 | 5 |
| Hourly earnings | 49 | 334 | 18 |
| Weekly earnings | 57 | 27 | 15 |
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1. Less than 45% of family total. 2. 45% to 55% of family total. 3. More than 55% of family total. 4. Only category not statistically significant from 1997 at the 0.05 level. Note: Both spouses with paid jobs. Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey. |
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