Lagging recovery of construction and manufacturing sectors is one more reason wage growth is suffering for most workers: Average hourly compensation in construction and manufacturing compared with industries that have gained jobs since the Great Recession
| Sector | Wages | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | $31.29 | $8.26 |
| Manufacturing | $28.88 | $10.65 |
| All industries that have gained jobs | $26.19 | $7.20 |
Source: EPI analysis of BLS Current Employment Statistics and Employment Cost Trends public data series.