Figure 8: Service workers have seen above-inflation weekly earnings increases

Real change in average weekly earnings, Q1 2020-Q1 2024

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (10,900 employees)
16.9%
Administrative Support Services (23,400 employees)
12.2%
Food Services and Drinking Places (41,000 employees)
17.7%
Accommodation (8,700 employees)
12.8%
Social Assistance (22,400 employees)
16.7%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (23,200 employees)
17.4%
General Merchandise Retailers (13,300 employees)
13.6%
Food and Beverage Retailers (19,300 employees)
4.7%