41.   Tempering the payroll gains were lower-than-expected data on hourly earnings and the average workweek.

42.   The business survey also produces information about hourly earnings, hours worked, and other aspects of working life.

43.   The day began ominously after the government said the unemployment rate fell last month and hourly earnings climbed.

44.   The employment report showed the economy added fewer jobs than expected last month, while hourly earnings barely budged.

45.   The figure also showed strong job growth and a surge in hourly earnings.

46.   The gain in the average hourly earnings was the biggest increase in some time, Slifer said.

47.   The government will release its latest information on hourly earnings Friday as part of its monthly employment report.

48.   The ECI is considered the most accurate measure of wages, salaries and benefits -- and less volatile that the average hourly earnings statistics in the monthly employment report.

49.   The higher wage represents the average hourly earnings in the San Antonio Metropolitan area.

50.   The jobs report also includes figures on average hourly earnings and hours worked, as well as the unemployment rate.