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 8,792,751 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
504,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,701 - 18,372USD/yr
time-and-attendance
463,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,651 - 18,361USD/yr
education-training
377,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,600 - 18,255USD/yr
training-and-development
364,693 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,597 - 18,480USD/yr
Customer Service
351,748 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,920 - 98,890USD/yr
training-certification
351,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,572 - 18,153USD/yr
Communication
337,411 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,820 - 124,256USD/yr
ecology-environment
323,646 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,545 - 18,186USD/yr
policies-and-practices
268,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,842 - 18,639USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
259,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,329 - 17,782USD/yr
state-local-municipal
218,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,814 - 18,598USD/yr
lift-and-shift
217,504 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,075 - 16,702USD/yr
Compliance
212,214 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,385 - 17,970USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
193,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,636 - 18,546USD/yr
paid-time-off
193,068 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,420 - 17,786USD/yr
Teamwork
187,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,186 - 108,878USD/yr
planning-and-design
181,156 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,330 - 18,131USD/yr
microsoft-excel
173,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,334 - 16,094USD/yr
workday
167,117 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,753 - 19,375USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
156,207 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,555 - 17,911USD/yr
clubs-organizations
145,624 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,746 - 18,603USD/yr
health-care
143,962 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,915 - 18,450USD/yr
Communication Skills
129,332 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,854 - 120,806USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
128,063 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,101 - 17,759USD/yr
job-descriptions
128,026 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,587 - 18,318USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
124,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,965 - 17,671USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
123,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,452 - 18,210USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
120,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 17,874USD/yr
Problem Solving
119,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,172 - 122,423USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
119,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,313 - 17,971USD/yr
Inventory Management
108,973 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,470 - 95,452USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
salary-range
104,566 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,586 - 19,100USD/yr
life-insurance
104,324 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,478 - 17,766USD/yr
dating-personals
103,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,551 - 18,602USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
103,145 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,327 - 18,214USD/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
Time Management
102,377 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,712 - 109,532USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
102,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,518 - 16,714USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
99,207 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,302 - 17,678USD/yr
Patient Care
98,142 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,179 - 160,537USD/yr
visual-art-design
96,806 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 18,252USD/yr
product-development-and-design
96,184 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,298 - 18,274USD/yr
Microsoft Office
96,052 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,700 - 107,457USD/yr
insurance-consulting-and-technology
95,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,543 - 18,830USD/yr
Training
95,701 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,279 - 110,789USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
94,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,589 - 18,040USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
93,581 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,815 - 117,296USD/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.