In 1973, the median number of hours worked per week was 40.6. By 1997 it had climbed to 50.8 hours per week. Work, as defined for this survey, includes working for pay, keeping house, and going to school. The median number of leisure hours per week dropped from 26.2 hours in 1973 to 19.5 hours in 1997. Note: As we enter the 21 st Century, this trend continues.