According to StatsCan average weekly earnings in Alberta were $1,180.16 in November.

On a year-over-year basis, earnings grew 2.6 per cent.

Non-farm payroll employees worked an average of 32.8 hours per week in November, unchanged from October, and little changed from 32.7 hours in November 2018.

Average weekly earnings in administrative and support services in our province rose 7.9 per cent on a year-over-year basis to 855 dollars.

The increase was primarily accounted for by investigation and security services as well as services to buildings and dwellings.

At the provincial level, Alberta and Quebec contributed the most to the rise.

Several sectors contributed to the earnings growth, including mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction.

 

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