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Question:	How do I find historical data on wages in an industry in the U.S.?
Answer:	The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) collects wage data by broad industry sector. Labor productivity and cost data are available through BLS Industry Productivity and Cost section by NAICS code from 2001 on. The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages gives average annual pay, average weekly pay and total wages by NAICS code, by geographic area and establishment size.

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