Average weekly working hours in the US for May

U.S. Department of Labor announced the Average weekly working hours in the US for May on 2025-06-06. against a forecast of 34.3, with the prior figure recorded as 34.3.

Regarding the Average weekly working hours in the US for May, When the average weekly working hours begin to show an early increase at the start of the business cycle, it may indicate the first signs of employers preparing to increase their employment. The later cycle increase in weekly working hours may be a sign that employers find it difficult to obtain qualified applicants, The average weekly working hours (also known as work hours) are used as a key determinant for monthly indicators such as industrial production and personal income. Additionally, reports of average weekly working hours are considered a useful indicator of labor market conditions. When the average weekly working hours show early increases at the beginning of the business cycle, this may be the first sign that employers are preparing to increase their employment, while later 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 per week (including overtime) of all employees in private enterprises (excluding those in the agricultural sector). The data is arranged by industry, and the average is taken thereafter to arrive at 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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