Lagging recovery of construction and manufacturing sectors is one more reason wage growth is suffering for most workers: Compensation in construction and manufacturing compared with industries that have gained jobs since the Great Recession
| Wages | Benefits | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | $28.01 | $8.86 |
| Manufacturing | $28.71 | $8.53 |
| All industries that have gained jobs | $23.80 | $5.48 |
Source: EPI analysis of BLS Current Employment Statistics and Employment Cost Trends public data series.