Table 1: Compensation Costs in Wyoming as a Percentage of Total Compensation and Percentage Change, 1st and 2nd Quarter 2000

Cost Category	1st Quarter	2nd Quarter	% Change
Wages & Salaries	79.0%	82.7%	4.7%
Total Benefits	21.0	17.3	-17.6
Retirement Benefits	4.8	4.4	-8.3
Other Benefits*	10.1	6.0	-40.6
Legally Required Benefits**	6.1	6.9	13.1
Total Compensation Cost	100.0	100.0	---

* For example, paid leave, insurance and miscellaneous benefits.
** For example, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance and Worker's Compensation.

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