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 7,999,693 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,351USD/yr
training-certification
433,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,252USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,180 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,285 - 16,947USD/yr
Customer Service
272,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,285 - 99,575USD/yr
Communication
270,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,197 - 124,413USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,067 - 18,857USD/yr
Compliance
248,815 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,490 - 18,042USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,670 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,718 - 18,050USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,791USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,475 - 18,225USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,694 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,743 - 18,009USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,878 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,608USD/yr
workday
166,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,649 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
Teamwork
151,213 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,890 - 108,611USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,714 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,023 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,466 - 18,001USD/yr
life-insurance
130,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 17,964USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,657 - 18,611USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,505 - 17,913USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,392 - 18,278USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,441 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,471 - 17,639USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,046 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,462 - 17,644USD/yr
support
107,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,706 - 18,233USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,601 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,853 - 59,064USD/yr
Communication
101,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,391 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
98,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Problem Solving
96,979 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,619 - 122,661USD/yr
adp
95,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,383 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
84,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,865 - 95,851USD/yr
mentoring
84,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,855USD/yr
professional-development
83,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,312 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,379 - 18,968USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,583 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,626 - 18,121USD/yr
Patient Care
81,618 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,815 - 164,094USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/yr
dental-insurance
81,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,174 - 17,020USD/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.