U.S. manufacturing sector real hourly compensation - quarterly percent change

The data displays the quarterly % change in the manufacturing sector real hourly compensation in the U.S. from 2010 to 2018. The data are seasonally adjusted at annual rates. Labor compensation includes accrued wages and salaries, supplements, employer contributions to employee benefit plans, and taxes. Real hourly compensation in the manufacturing sector increased by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2018.