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 8,781,894 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,091 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,519USD/yr
training-certification
488,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,992USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,795 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
276,608 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,584 - 124,581USD/yr
Compliance
274,218 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
Customer Service
272,672 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,515 - 99,715USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,646 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,980 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,219 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,092 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,322USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,271 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,945 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
153,154 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,328 - 109,053USD/yr
life-insurance
146,797 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,841 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,795 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,838 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,604 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,956 - 55,620USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,492 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,243 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,822 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,214 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
101,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,952 - 122,939USD/yr
Communication
101,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,308 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,374 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,155 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,379 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,624 - 16,089USD/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.