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 8,800,532 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,994 - 18,523USD/yr
training-certification
488,417 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,091 - 18,440USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,961 - 18,559USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,783 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,390 - 18,997USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,966 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,297 - 18,938USD/yr
Communication
281,571 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,369 - 124,144USD/yr
Customer Service
279,344 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,375 - 99,458USD/yr
Compliance
274,269 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,615 - 18,206USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,013 - 18,346USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,034 - 18,942USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,925 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,858 - 18,175USD/yr
clubs-organizations
201,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,983 - 18,820USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,256 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,407 - 18,056USD/yr
workday
172,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,322USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,320 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,975 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
155,930 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,976 - 108,400USD/yr
life-insurance
146,832 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,971 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,822 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,119USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,344USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,757 - 18,194USD/yr
vision-care
127,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
126,013 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,928 - 18,371USD/yr
401k
115,860 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,298 - 56,140USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,248 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,848 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,322 - 18,843USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,255 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
103,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,718 - 122,454USD/yr
Communication
101,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,379 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,228 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,993 - 19,022USD/yr
professional-development
93,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,005 - 18,717USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,840 - 18,398USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,545 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,654 - 18,209USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
87,029 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,870 - 95,833USD/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.