The U.S. Department of Labor reports that California's State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) rose from $914.60 to $956.20 (+4.5484365 percent) for the 12 months ending March 31, 2008, an increase that will boost minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates for 2009 injuries; permanent total disability (PTD) rates for workers injured on or after January 1, 2003 who have 100 percent permanent disability ratings; and maximum weekly rates for death benefit installment payments.