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# United States Average Weekly Hours

> United States average weekly hours is 34.40 as of Aug 2026, from 34.30. History from 2006, source Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Free API & MCP access.

Average Weekly Hours in United States rose to 34.40 in Aug 2026 from 34.30 in Jul 2026.

Average Weekly Hours in United States averaged 34.39 from 2006 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 35.00 in Jan 2021 and a record low of 33.70 in Jun 2009. The series is reported monthly with history from 2006.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 34.40 | 34.30 | 35.00 (Jan 2021) | 33.70 (Jun 2009) | 2006–2026 | Hours | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is United States's average weekly hours right now?**

Average Weekly Hours in United States is 34.40 as of Aug 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's average weekly hours?**

The all-time high is 35.00 (Jan 2021); the record low is 33.70 (Jun 2009), over a series starting in 2006.

**How often is this series updated?**

Average Weekly Hours for United States is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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