In-Demand Skills in United States
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in United States. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 7,571,378 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
417,754 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,174USD/yr
training-certification
389,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,579 - 18,048USD/yr
ecology-environment
358,652 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,573 - 18,140USD/yr
Customer Service
297,721 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,999 - 99,014USD/yr
policies-and-practices
297,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,897 - 18,594USD/yr
Communication
294,560 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,717 - 123,952USD/yr
lift-and-shift
244,404 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,122 - 16,699USD/yr
state-local-municipal
240,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,568USD/yr
Compliance
229,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,398 - 17,927USD/yr
paid-time-off
216,079 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,466 - 17,786USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
214,426 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,655 - 18,495USD/yr
planning-and-design
198,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,354 - 18,068USD/yr
microsoft-excel
173,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,340 - 16,089USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
173,132 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,655 - 17,913USD/yr
Teamwork
164,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,474 - 108,758USD/yr
workday
162,724 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,735 - 19,335USD/yr
clubs-organizations
160,113 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,744 - 18,560USD/yr
health-care
153,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,945 - 18,420USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
140,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,132 - 17,741USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
133,888 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,442 - 18,115USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
132,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,331 - 17,819USD/yr
life-insurance
116,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,497 - 17,684USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
113,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,497 - 18,246USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
109,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,347 - 17,674USD/yr
support
107,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
visual-art-design
105,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,316 - 18,189USD/yr
Problem Solving
104,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,262 - 122,260USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
103,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,643 - 18,038USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
101,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,534 - 16,724USD/yr
Communication
101,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,436 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
Communication Skills
100,865 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,029 - 120,954USD/yr
vision-care
100,545 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,354 - 17,521USD/yr
vision-insurance
99,278 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,344 - 17,522USD/yr
management
98,233 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
trade-shows-events
96,065 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,531 - 17,950USD/yr
401k
95,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,164 - 62,831USD/yr
adp
92,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,975 - 15,823USD/yr
Inventory Management
92,122 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,857 - 95,883USD/yr
knowledge
91,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
Patient Care
88,393 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,985 - 161,787USD/yr
health
87,413 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Microsoft Office
86,705 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,646 - 107,410USD/yr
Time Management
86,099 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,846 - 109,874USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
85,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,574 - 18,106USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
84,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,818 - 116,131USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
84,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,149 - 19,488USD/yr
Training
83,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,730 - 111,545USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
80,952 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,478 - 15,932USD/yr
education
79,981 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in United States for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.