Every year Harris Poll has been asking Americans how many hours they spend at work.
| How many hours do you spend at work? | |
| Year | Hours |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2002 | 47 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1984 | 47 |
| 1980 | 47 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1973 | 41 |
| Source: Harris poll | |