Average weekly working hours in the U.S. in April

U.S. Department of Labor announced the Average weekly working hours in the U.S. in April on 2025-05-02. The reported figure stands at 34.3, against a forecast of 34.2, with the prior figure recorded as 34.2.

Regarding the Average weekly working hours in the U.S. in April, When the average weekly working hours begin to show early increases at the start of the business cycle, this may be the first sign that employers are preparing to increase their employment. The later rise in weekly working hours may indicate that employers are finding it difficult to obtain qualified applicants, Average weekly working hours (also known as working hours) are used as a key determinant of monthly indicators such as industrial production and personal income. In addition, reports on average weekly working hours are considered a useful indicator of labor market conditions. When average weekly working hours begin to show early increases in the business cycle, it may be the first sign that employers are preparing to increase their employment, while later-cycle increases in weekly working hours may indicate that employers are finding it difficult to obtain qualified applicants.

This data holds an importance level of , calculated using The average weekly hours are compiled from the average working hours of all employees in private enterprises each week (including overtime) excluding those in the agricultural sector. The data is arranged by industry, and the average is taken afterward to obtain the final figure, and updates Once a month (announced on the first Friday of each month, except for special holidays or statistical cycle issues). The next release is set for 2025-07-03 20:30:00.

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