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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 10,768,705 job listings - 2026

Top 42 Skills by Demand

education-training

1,090,256 job openings

Avg. salary range

44,922 - 58,571USD/yr

training-certification

1,022,474 job openings

Avg. salary range

43,814 - 57,951USD/yr

ecology-environment

931,014 job openings

Avg. salary range

42,754 - 59,714USD/yr

Compliance

505,685 job openings

Avg. salary range

39,949 - 51,549USD/yr

clubs-organizations

407,449 job openings

Avg. salary range

32,232 - 41,246USD/yr

health-care

340,377 job openings

Avg. salary range

28,484 - 38,397USD/yr

life-insurance

310,754 job openings

Avg. salary range

52,933 - 63,433USD/yr

hotels-accommodations

292,070 job openings

Avg. salary range

60,075 - 82,697USD/yr

Communication

286,759 job openings

Avg. salary range

88,650 - 127,150USD/yr

vision-care

271,666 job openings

Avg. salary range

83,919 - 96,888USD/yr

vision-insurance

268,605 job openings

Avg. salary range

84,808 - 97,811USD/yr

401k

232,203 job openings

Avg. salary range

44,832 - 55,171USD/yr

microsoft-excel

230,217 job openings

Avg. salary range

45,622 - 57,131USD/yr

Customer Service

224,457 job openings

Avg. salary range

67,088 - 97,335USD/yr

sep-ira-401k

221,492 job openings

Avg. salary range

33,540 - 38,040USD/yr

dental-insurance

198,740 job openings

Avg. salary range

191,563 - 230,028USD/yr

disabilities-ada

196,499 job openings

Avg. salary range

39,244 - 47,351USD/yr

professional-development

195,681 job openings

Avg. salary range

37,159 - 42,185USD/yr

employee-assistance

194,249 job openings

Avg. salary range

35,923 - 37,666USD/yr

mentoring

184,843 job openings

Avg. salary range

35,996 - 46,106USD/yr

retirement-savings-401-k

178,005 job openings

Avg. salary range

28,282 - 33,946USD/yr

background-investigations

171,014 job openings

Avg. salary range

56,417 - 74,118USD/yr

presentations

169,878 job openings

Avg. salary range

30,309 - 37,368USD/yr

tuition-assistance

163,009 job openings

Avg. salary range

35,124 - 42,445USD/yr

troubleshooting

160,769 job openings

Avg. salary range

77,018 - 104,183USD/yr

patient-care

149,919 job openings

Avg. salary range

20,702 - 27,725USD/yr

coaching-mentoring

149,280 job openings

Avg. salary range

31,071 - 39,034USD/yr

employee-discounts

148,867 job openings

Avg. salary range

122,629 - 141,436USD/yr

retirement-planning

148,391 job openings

Avg. salary range

60,743 - 71,415USD/yr

Teamwork

147,619 job openings

Avg. salary range

78,166 - 111,053USD/yr

external-workforce

146,298 job openings

Avg. salary range

37,739 - 50,524USD/yr

sexual-orientation

144,156 job openings

Avg. salary range

21,424 - 27,533USD/yr

competencies

143,709 job openings

Avg. salary range

40,451 - 52,457USD/yr

pharmaceutical-drugs

138,692 job openings

Avg. salary range

21,657 - 27,054USD/yr

colleges-universities

138,205 job openings

Avg. salary range

34,868 - 48,009USD/yr

microsoft-powerpoint

132,068 job openings

Avg. salary range

26,856 - 34,415USD/yr

time-management

129,465 job openings

Avg. salary range

50,601 - 73,426USD/yr

online

128,559 job openings

Avg. salary range

44,418 - 52,997USD/yr

carried-interest

121,315 job openings

Avg. salary range

36,477 - 33,753USD/yr

adp

119,035 job openings

Avg. salary range

18,192 - 21,495USD/yr

audits

118,256 job openings

Avg. salary range

59,877 - 78,481USD/yr

Problem Solving

116,706 job openings

Avg. salary range

89,888 - 126,487USD/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.