YEREVAN, July 1./ARKA/. The average nominal monthly salary in Armenia in the highest-paid segment –financial and insurance – rose by 22.2% to 377, 420 drams in April from a year earlier, according to the National Statistical Service of Armenia.

The highest average monthly salary was also recorded in mining industry – about 328,100 drams, IT and communications - 305,600 drams, electric power, gas, steam and conditioned air- about 181,000 drams.

The lowest-paid employees were in culture and rest segments, where the average salary was over 81,000 drams, in agriculture, forestry and fishery sector – 96,500 drams.

The services sector accounted for an average salary of 92,400 drams, and the education sector for 99,000 drams.

In April 2013, the salary averaged 144, 929 drams – 1.1% rise, compared with the previous month, and 4% rise, compared with April 2012.

The highest average monthly salary was recorded in Syunik province – over 190,6 00 drams, and the lowest in Aragatsotn - about 102,100 drams. In Yerevan, the average nominal salary was recorded at 158,800 drams.

The average nominal monthly salary in Armenia was 149, 364 drams (359 U.S. dollars or 11, 256 Russian rubles) in May 2013 – 3% higher than it was in April. ($1 – 409.9 drams).—0-