ABS Reports Average Hourly Earnings Across 17 Industries

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) published data detailing average hourly earnings for non-managerial employees across 17 major industries in Australia. The report indicates that mining workers earn the highest average hourly wage at A$74.10 per hour, with an average of 42.4 hours worked weekly.

The second highest earners are in the electricity, gas, water, and waste services sector, with an average hourly wage of A$63.80 and 38.2 hours worked weekly. Other notable sectors include manufacturing at A$44.30 per hour and construction at A$49.00 per hour.

The lowest average hourly wage is found in arts and recreation services at A$32.10, with an average of 21.1 hours worked weekly. The report provides a comprehensive overview of wage variations across different sectors, highlighting the disparities in earnings based on industry.