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 7,159,523 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,452 - 26,645USD/yr
training-certification
535,744 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,203USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,798USD/yr
Compliance
295,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,666USD/yr
Communication
282,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,965 - 124,830USD/yr
Customer Service
275,767 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,582 - 99,718USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,917 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,171 - 21,673USD/yr
health-care
196,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,879 - 20,375USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,422 - 19,311USD/yr
life-insurance
161,083 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,184 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,869 - 18,944USD/yr
Teamwork
155,698 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,597 - 110,243USD/yr
vision-care
139,704 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,931 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
401k
126,064 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,851 - 57,245USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,758 - 21,920USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,832 - 17,111USD/yr
support
107,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,446 - 123,479USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,470 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,306 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,751 - 21,764USD/yr
mentoring
102,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,069 - 15,912USD/yr
Communication
101,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
employee-assistance
101,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,134 - 21,306USD/yr
dental-insurance
100,153 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,314 - 27,469USD/yr
management
98,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,147 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,652 - 21,681USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,473 - 23,709USD/yr
background-investigations
89,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,893 - 18,133USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
88,818 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,334 - 23,620USD/yr
health
87,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,226 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,299 - 171,366USD/yr
Communication Skills
86,022 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,556 - 122,485USD/yr
tuition-assistance
85,815 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,792 - 19,082USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,498 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,444 - 97,317USD/yr
Microsoft Office
85,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,929 - 107,667USD/yr
Time Management
82,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,941 - 109,917USD/yr
Python
82,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,577 - 20,562USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,706 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,303 - 116,099USD/yr
education
79,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
external-workforce
79,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,709 - 21,377USD/yr
Training
79,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,727USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
78,226 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,935 - 22,075USD/yr
Training
78,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,154 - 111,311USD/yr
retirement-planning
77,966 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,485 - 26,523USD/yr
competencies
77,786 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,016USD/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.