Average weekly hours worked by employees in the United States ticked up in November 2025, suggesting a modest strengthening in labor demand. The indicator rose to 34.3 hours, up from 34.2 hours previously recorded in September 2025.
While the increase is slight, changes in average weekly hours are closely watched as an early signal of shifts in employer staffing needs and overall economic momentum. The latest figure, updated on 16 December 2025, indicates that employers are asking workers to stay on the job a bit longer on average, potentially reflecting steady or improving business activity heading into year-end.
