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 7,989,564 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,423 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,351USD/yr
training-certification
433,277 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,252USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,285 - 16,947USD/yr
Customer Service
269,713 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,271 - 99,611USD/yr
Communication
266,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,082 - 124,323USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,734 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,067 - 18,857USD/yr
Compliance
248,846 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,490 - 18,042USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,684 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,718 - 18,050USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,791USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,475 - 18,225USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,733 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,743 - 18,009USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,883 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,453 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,608USD/yr
workday
166,311 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,665 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
Teamwork
149,608 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,867 - 108,646USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,466 - 18,001USD/yr
life-insurance
130,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 17,964USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,657 - 18,611USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,949 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,505 - 17,913USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,500 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,392 - 18,278USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,911 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,471 - 17,639USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,054 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,462 - 17,644USD/yr
support
107,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,706 - 18,233USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,489 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,169 - 58,133USD/yr
Communication
101,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
98,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
adp
95,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
Problem Solving
95,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,512 - 122,593USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,934 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,036 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
mentoring
84,354 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,855USD/yr
Inventory Management
84,063 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,938 - 95,994USD/yr
professional-development
83,327 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,379 - 18,968USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,597 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,626 - 18,121USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,558 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/yr
dental-insurance
81,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,174 - 17,020USD/yr
Microsoft Office
80,884 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,713 - 107,431USD/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.