The number of Louisiana jobs during the second quarter of 2008 was up by 26,364 compared to the second quarter of 2007, according to figures released today by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Average employment for the second quarter 2008 was nearly 1.9 million, an increase of 1.4% from the previous year. The increase also reflects a 1.2% gain compared to the first quarter 2008, according to the report. Total wages increased 6.9% from second quarter 2007 to the same period in 2008, but decreased 0.8% from the first quarter 2008. The average weekly wage for the second quarter 2008 was $750. East Baton Rouge Parish added 1,633 jobs between second quarters of 2007 and 2008. The average weekly wage for second-quarter 2008 was $790 in the parish.
EBR, Louisiana add jobs between second quarters of 2007-08
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