Statistics Canada released June 2012 figures for average weekly earnings today that show a rise of 6.6 per cent in wages for Saskatchewan workers from last June - the second highest percentage increase in the nation, and a record for the month of June.
Average weekly earnings in June were reported to be $914.27.
Saskatchewan's average percentage is more than double the national increase of 3.0 per cent.
"Today's report is very good news," Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. "With a strong economy the job opportunities have improved, and workers in the province have been able to take advantage of finding better-paying, higher-skilled work."
On a monthly basis, earnings were up 1.7 per cent, the second highest among the provinces, and well above the national average of 0.6 per cent.
