| Rank | Industry |
Q3 2012 Year-Over-Year Percentage Change in Pay |
| 1 | Mining, Oil & Gas Exploration | 4.9% |
| 2 | Utilities | 4.4% |
| 3 - Tie | Professional, Scientific & Tech Services | 4.1% |
| 3 - Tie | Information, Media & Telecommunications | 4.1% |
| 5 | Real Estate & Rental Services | 3.7% |
| 6 | Finance & Insurance | 3.5% |
| 7 | Retail | 3.4% |
| 8 - Tie | Wholesale Trade | 3.2% |
| 8 - Tie | Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| 10 | Construction | 3.1% |
| 11 | Transportation & Warehousing/Storage | 2.9% |
| 12 | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2.6% |
| 13 | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2.5% |
| 14 | Food Services & Accommodation | 2.3% |
| 15 | Business Operation Support Services | 2.0% |
