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 8,025,722 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,448 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,351USD/yr
training-certification
433,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,251USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,560 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,394 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
Customer Service
279,482 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,227 - 99,491USD/yr
Communication
276,566 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,923 - 124,007USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,284 - 16,945USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,067 - 18,856USD/yr
Compliance
248,854 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,490 - 18,042USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,693 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,718 - 18,050USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,791USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,475 - 18,225USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,741 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,743 - 18,009USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,457 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,607USD/yr
workday
166,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
Teamwork
155,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,813 - 108,578USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,734 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,467 - 18,001USD/yr
life-insurance
130,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 17,964USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,627 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,657 - 18,611USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,952 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,505 - 17,913USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,392 - 18,278USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,472 - 17,639USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,060 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,463 - 17,644USD/yr
support
107,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,564 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,706 - 18,233USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,907 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,792 - 59,093USD/yr
Communication
101,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
Problem Solving
98,742 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,470 - 122,481USD/yr
management
98,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
adp
95,736 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,040 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
86,840 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,001 - 95,984USD/yr
mentoring
84,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,854USD/yr
Patient Care
83,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,936 - 162,757USD/yr
professional-development
83,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,320 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,255 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,379 - 18,968USD/yr
Microsoft Office
82,627 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,620 - 107,317USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,603 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,626 - 18,121USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/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.