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 7,999,874 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,351USD/yr
training-certification
433,233 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,252USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,490 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,179 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,285 - 16,947USD/yr
Customer Service
272,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,281 - 99,568USD/yr
Communication
270,091 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,200 - 124,405USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,067 - 18,857USD/yr
Compliance
248,813 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
238,243 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,791USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,598 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
178,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,608USD/yr
workday
166,299 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
151,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,872 - 108,566USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,713 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,022 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
107,261 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
104,525 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,880 - 59,096USD/yr
Communication
101,531 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
98,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Problem Solving
97,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,605 - 122,629USD/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
94,026 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
84,775 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,863 - 95,847USD/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
81,629 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,851 - 164,103USD/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.