Released on September 27, 2013
Saskatchewan workers continue to be rewarded with higher wages, according to a report on average weekly earnings released by Statistics Canada today. For the month of July, average weekly earnings in the province were $939.58, the second highest in the nation and well above the Canadian average of $914.25.
“In our new Saskatchewan, people are prospering as a result of better employment opportunities and the lowest unemployment in the country,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “It provides people with more job options and leads to higher paying positions.”
There was a 1.3 per cent increase in wages on a year-over-year basis, the third highest percentage increase among the provinces. Nine industries had increases, with the highest growth rates in services such as repair and maintenance at 13.9 per cent, construction at 9.1 per cent, and administration and support up 7.8 per cent.
“Those higher wages are not only helping to improve the quality of life of the people of Saskatchewan, but are also a major contributor to economic growth,” Boyd said. “Record job numbers, low unemployment, growing population and higher wages are all supporting Saskatchewan’s economic success.”
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For more information, contact:
Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca