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 6,871,951 job listings - 2026
Top 34 Skills by Demand
Compliance
530,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,887 - 50,278USD/yr
Health Care
358,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,853 - 37,553USD/yr
Life Insurance
325,916 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,972 - 61,165USD/yr
Vision Care
282,786 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,786 - 96,162USD/yr
Communication
281,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,504 - 126,969USD/yr
Vision Insurance
279,535 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,675 - 97,109USD/yr
401k
243,934 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,585 - 56,472USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
236,142 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,864 - 56,203USD/yr
Sep Ira 401k
233,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,057 - 40,447USD/yr
Customer Service
220,053 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,125 - 97,281USD/yr
Disabilities Ada
208,225 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,325 - 46,442USD/yr
Professional Development
205,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,743 - 42,107USD/yr
Dental Insurance
204,545 job openings
Avg. salary range
194,087 - 229,982USD/yr
Employee Assistance
204,435 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,942 - 36,796USD/yr
Mentoring
194,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,162 - 45,239USD/yr
Retirement Savings 401 K
187,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,656 - 33,293USD/yr
Background Investigations
180,148 job openings
Avg. salary range
54,451 - 71,461USD/yr
Presentations
178,775 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,255 - 36,278USD/yr
Tuition Assistance
172,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,845 - 41,053USD/yr
Troubleshooting
168,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,776 - 99,853USD/yr
Patient Care
158,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,867 - 28,000USD/yr
Employee Discounts
155,387 job openings
Avg. salary range
136,329 - 151,432USD/yr
Retirement Planning
155,053 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,491 - 72,156USD/yr
Sexual Orientation
153,117 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,998 - 27,029USD/yr
Competencies
151,916 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,113 - 50,713USD/yr
Colleges Universities
146,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,904 - 46,562USD/yr
Pharmaceutical Drugs
146,379 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,497 - 26,916USD/yr
Teamwork
144,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,675 - 110,177USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
135,653 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,564 - 34,058USD/yr
Time Management
135,528 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,896 - 70,887USD/yr
Carried Interest
128,775 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,198 - 32,847USD/yr
Audits
124,680 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,452 - 75,289USD/yr
Adp
122,245 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,042 - 21,385USD/yr
Project Management
117,292 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,948 - 40,911USD/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.