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 6,735,218 job listings - 2026
Top 34 Skills by Demand
Compliance
516,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,490 - 51,044USD/yr
Health Care
348,556 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,209 - 38,029USD/yr
Life Insurance
317,849 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,077 - 62,433USD/yr
Communication
288,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,529 - 126,991USD/yr
Vision Care
276,825 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,478 - 95,209USD/yr
Vision Insurance
273,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,368 - 96,136USD/yr
401k
238,232 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,474 - 54,856USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
232,862 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,276 - 56,710USD/yr
Sep Ira 401k
227,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,197 - 37,703USD/yr
Customer Service
224,779 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,096 - 97,233USD/yr
Disabilities Ada
202,004 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,030 - 47,271USD/yr
Dental Insurance
201,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
189,145 - 226,956USD/yr
Professional Development
200,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,727 - 41,749USD/yr
Employee Assistance
199,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,436 - 37,225USD/yr
Mentoring
189,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,377 - 45,398USD/yr
Retirement Savings 401 K
182,607 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,037 - 33,687USD/yr
Background Investigations
175,059 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,452 - 72,840USD/yr
Presentations
173,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,626 - 36,691USD/yr
Tuition Assistance
167,179 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,560 - 41,845USD/yr
Troubleshooting
164,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,934 - 101,389USD/yr
Patient Care
153,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,027 - 28,233USD/yr
Retirement Planning
151,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,939 - 70,471USD/yr
Employee Discounts
151,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,037 - 142,389USD/yr
Sexual Orientation
148,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,253 - 27,325USD/yr
Teamwork
147,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,800 - 110,354USD/yr
Competencies
147,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,764 - 51,576USD/yr
Colleges Universities
142,239 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,469 - 47,387USD/yr
Pharmaceutical Drugs
141,912 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,639 - 27,093USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
133,661 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,735 - 34,265USD/yr
Time Management
132,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,725 - 72,155USD/yr
Carried Interest
124,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,727 - 33,214USD/yr
Audits
121,086 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,577 - 76,783USD/yr
Adp
120,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,129 - 21,491USD/yr
Problem Solving
118,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,728 - 126,287USD/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.