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 7,899,939 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
433,327 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,675 - 18,361USD/yr
time-and-attendance
397,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,636 - 18,393USD/yr
Customer Service
339,088 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,028 - 98,929USD/yr
Communication
329,848 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,781 - 123,456USD/yr
education-training
325,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,577 - 18,244USD/yr
training-and-development
313,934 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,563 - 18,436USD/yr
training-certification
302,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,563 - 18,193USD/yr
ecology-environment
277,436 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,500 - 18,145USD/yr
policies-and-practices
232,555 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,797 - 18,562USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
223,421 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,290 - 17,755USD/yr
Compliance
190,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,365 - 17,942USD/yr
state-local-municipal
189,488 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,789 - 18,575USD/yr
lift-and-shift
186,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,317 - 17,253USD/yr
Teamwork
181,957 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,246 - 108,547USD/yr
microsoft-excel
168,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,343 - 16,115USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
167,578 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,601 - 18,483USD/yr
paid-time-off
165,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,389 - 17,771USD/yr
workday
162,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,752 - 19,388USD/yr
planning-and-design
157,414 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,338 - 18,172USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
134,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,527 - 17,893USD/yr
health-care
129,845 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,917 - 18,435USD/yr
clubs-organizations
125,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,769 - 18,670USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,005 - 122,423USD/yr
Communication Skills
114,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,941 - 120,363USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
111,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,797USD/yr
job-descriptions
110,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,604 - 18,440USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
107,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,981 - 17,687USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
107,005 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,477 - 18,244USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,905 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,402 - 95,570USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
104,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,320 - 17,908USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
103,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,309 - 18,018USD/yr
Communication
102,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
102,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
99,051 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,520 - 16,726USD/yr
Time Management
98,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,735 - 109,583USD/yr
Patient Care
97,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,435 - 162,498USD/yr
salary-range
92,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,586 - 19,122USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
Microsoft Office
91,640 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,619 - 107,455USD/yr
Training
91,207 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,223 - 110,502USD/yr
adp
91,126 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,855 - 15,749USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
90,126 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,640 - 117,091USD/yr
life-insurance
90,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,405 - 17,767USD/yr
dating-personals
89,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,538 - 18,617USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
89,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,329 - 18,208USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
86,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,291 - 17,657USD/yr
Documentation
85,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,916 - 111,706USD/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.