This statistic shows the average usual weekly hours worked in Canada in 2022, distinguished by occupation. In 2022, Canadian employees in management occupations were working about 40.6 hours a week, which was above the national average of 35.7 hours.
Average usual weekly hours worked at the main job in Canada in 2022, by occupation
Occupation
Average usual weekly hours
Total, all occupations
35.7
Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
42
Management occupations
40.6
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
40.2
Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
39.3
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
38.2
Business, finance and administration occupations
35.4
Health occupations
34.7
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
34.2
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
30.7
Sales and service occupations
30.6
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