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 8,723,951 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
498,515 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,700 - 18,361USD/yr
time-and-attendance
458,054 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,658 - 18,361USD/yr
education-training
373,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,602 - 18,243USD/yr
training-and-development
360,598 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,596 - 18,467USD/yr
Customer Service
351,767 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,920 - 98,891USD/yr
training-certification
347,500 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,577 - 18,144USD/yr
Communication
337,426 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,819 - 124,257USD/yr
ecology-environment
319,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,543 - 18,167USD/yr
policies-and-practices
265,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,816 - 18,579USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
256,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,308 - 17,731USD/yr
state-local-municipal
215,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,604USD/yr
lift-and-shift
214,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,265 - 17,149USD/yr
Compliance
210,504 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,368 - 17,935USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
191,919 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,618 - 18,517USD/yr
paid-time-off
190,640 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,428 - 17,801USD/yr
Teamwork
187,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,188 - 108,881USD/yr
planning-and-design
179,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,335 - 18,129USD/yr
microsoft-excel
173,472 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,335 - 16,096USD/yr
workday
166,865 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,753 - 19,377USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
154,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,558 - 17,921USD/yr
clubs-organizations
143,981 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,750 - 18,595USD/yr
health-care
142,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,910 - 18,405USD/yr
Communication Skills
129,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,854 - 120,806USD/yr
job-descriptions
126,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,586 - 18,307USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
126,609 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,105 - 17,756USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
123,271 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,969 - 17,668USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
121,843 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,463 - 18,220USD/yr
Problem Solving
119,727 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,171 - 122,427USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
119,256 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,323 - 17,875USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
117,823 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,315 - 17,970USD/yr
Inventory Management
108,976 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,467 - 95,451USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
salary-range
103,634 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,589 - 19,087USD/yr
life-insurance
103,113 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,479 - 17,770USD/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
102,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,711 - 109,529USD/yr
dating-personals
102,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,552 - 18,615USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
102,332 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,322 - 18,205USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
102,083 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,519 - 16,716USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
98,196 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,305 - 17,680USD/yr
Patient Care
98,150 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,179 - 160,537USD/yr
Microsoft Office
96,055 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,698 - 107,455USD/yr
Training
95,704 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,279 - 110,789USD/yr
visual-art-design
95,653 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,295 - 18,249USD/yr
product-development-and-design
95,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,305 - 18,272USD/yr
insurance-consulting-and-technology
94,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,541 - 18,817USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
93,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,815 - 117,294USD/yr
adp
93,228 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,879 - 15,763USD/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.