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 8,790,192 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,519USD/yr
training-certification
488,219 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,145 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,992USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,300 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
280,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,654 - 124,625USD/yr
Customer Service
274,940 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,572 - 99,735USD/yr
Compliance
274,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,607 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,664 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,826 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,940 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,257 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,184 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,049 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 19,321USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,908 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
154,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,572 - 109,346USD/yr
life-insurance
146,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,765 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,150 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,577 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,980 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,821 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,214 - 56,005USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,482 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,238 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,807 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
103,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,151 - 123,194USD/yr
Communication
101,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,164 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,840 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,499 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,285 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,131 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,859 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,624 - 16,089USD/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.