Wage Trends by Industry
Every industry goes through ups and downs. How are your industry's pay practices changing and how do they compare with others? See which industries have seen the biggest increases and declines in wage levels for jobs.
| Rank | Industry |
Q1 2013 Year-Over-Year Percentage Change in Pay |
| 1 | Mining, Oil & Gas Exploration | 5.2% |
| 2 | Finance & Insurance | 4.7% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific & Tech Services | 4.5% |
| 4 | Real Estate & Rental Services | 4.4% |
| 5 | Food Services & Accommodation | 4.3% |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 4.1% |
| 7 - Tie | Utilities | 3.7% |
| 7 - Tie | Information, Media & Telecommunications | 3.7% |
| 9 | Manufacturing | 3.6% |
| 10 | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 3.3% |
| 11 | Retail | 3.0% |
| 12 | Business Operation Support Services | 2.9% |
| 13 - Tie | Construction | 2.8% |
| 13 - Tie | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2.8% |
| 15 | Transportation & Warehousing/Storage | 2.5% |
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The PayScale Index tracks quarterly changes in total cash compensation for full-time, private industry employees in the United States. In addition to a national index, it includes separate indices for specific industries, metropolitan areas, job categories, and company sizes. The PayScale Index uses 2006 average total cash compensation as a baseline.See full methodology for compensation trend reports.
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