Figure I
Current real average hourly wages, as a share of 2007 wages, by occupation
| Occupation | Current real average hourly wages, as a share of 2007 |
|---|---|
| Productivity growth from 2007–present | 108.0% |
| Business and financial | 105.4% |
| Farming, fishing, and forestry | 105.0% |
| Architecture and engineering | 104.3% |
| Legal | 102.5% |
| Arts, design, entertainment, sports, media | 102.4% |
| Computer and mathematical | 101.5% |
| Healthcare practicitioners | 100.4% |
| Transportation and material moving | 100.1% |
| Construction and extraction | 100.0% |
| Management | 99.9% |
| Education, training, and library | 99.7% |
| Community and social service | 99.7% |
| Office and administrative support | 99.5% |
| Protectice service | 98.8% |
| Food preparation and service | 97.1% |
| Production | 97.0% |
| Healthcare support | 96.4% |
| Life, physical, and social science | 95.9% |
| Installation, maintenance, and repair | 95.8% |
| Building and grounds cleaning | 95.5% |
| Personal care and service | 94.4% |
| Sales and related | 94.4% |
Note: Current is latest 12-month average, 2013Q3–2014Q2.
Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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