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 7,606,516 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
405,961 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,671 - 18,345USD/yr
time-and-attendance
372,753 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,630 - 18,372USD/yr
Customer Service
338,067 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,142 - 98,911USD/yr
Communication
330,138 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,856 - 123,535USD/yr
education-training
306,860 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,587 - 18,259USD/yr
training-and-development
295,767 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,570 - 18,440USD/yr
training-certification
284,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,569 - 18,203USD/yr
ecology-environment
260,727 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,495 - 18,124USD/yr
policies-and-practices
218,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,800 - 18,556USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
211,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,290 - 17,734USD/yr
Compliance
182,826 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,361 - 17,926USD/yr
Teamwork
181,679 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,336 - 108,627USD/yr
state-local-municipal
178,292 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,797 - 18,590USD/yr
lift-and-shift
173,696 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,326 - 17,247USD/yr
microsoft-excel
166,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,340 - 16,110USD/yr
workday
162,023 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,751 - 19,387USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
158,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,585 - 18,445USD/yr
paid-time-off
154,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,391 - 17,773USD/yr
planning-and-design
148,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,340 - 18,167USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
126,359 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,530 - 17,888USD/yr
health-care
123,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,916 - 18,433USD/yr
clubs-organizations
119,539 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,775 - 18,678USD/yr
Problem Solving
116,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,067 - 122,467USD/yr
Communication Skills
112,618 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,413 - 120,719USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
105,921 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,100 - 17,788USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,796 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,609 - 95,912USD/yr
job-descriptions
102,967 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,604 - 18,418USD/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
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
102,590 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,975 - 17,668USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
101,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,477 - 18,245USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
99,154 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,322 - 17,905USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
98,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,518 - 16,726USD/yr
Time Management
98,152 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,856 - 109,438USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
97,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,308 - 18,012USD/yr
Patient Care
97,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,436 - 162,806USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
Training
90,986 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,334 - 110,093USD/yr
adp
90,845 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,858 - 15,755USD/yr
Microsoft Office
90,330 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,840 - 107,681USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
90,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,704 - 117,189USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
salary-range
87,587 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,584 - 19,116USD/yr
Documentation
85,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,918 - 111,947USD/yr
life-insurance
85,111 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,391 - 17,744USD/yr
dating-personals
84,680 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,529 - 18,595USD/yr
Sales
84,061 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,475 - 131,842USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
83,905 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,325 - 18,211USD/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.