Table 6
Median earnings of full-time full-year earners by population group, La Tuque, 2005

Sex Aboriginal population Non-Aboriginal population
dollars
Both sexes 28,610 40,103
Men 28,651 46,771
Women 28,547 29,789
Note(s): Median earnings are earnings levels that divide the population into two halves, i.e., half of the population receiving less than this amount, and half, more. Earnings or employment income refers to the income received by persons 15 years of age and over during calendar year 2005 as wages and salaries, net income from a non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice, and/or net farm self-employment income.
Full-time full-year earners worked 49 to 52 weeks during the year preceding the census, mainly full-time (i.e., 30 hours or more per week). Individuals with self-employment income are included. Those living in institutions are excluded.
Source(s): Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006.
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