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 7,530,287 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
399,652 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,348USD/yr
time-and-attendance
367,097 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,632 - 18,370USD/yr
Customer Service
337,489 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,138 - 98,905USD/yr
Communication
329,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,858 - 123,572USD/yr
education-training
301,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,592 - 18,260USD/yr
training-and-development
290,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,574 - 18,443USD/yr
training-certification
280,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,574 - 18,205USD/yr
ecology-environment
256,591 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,506 - 18,140USD/yr
policies-and-practices
215,151 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,796 - 18,553USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
208,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,289 - 17,741USD/yr
Teamwork
181,257 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,358 - 108,664USD/yr
Compliance
180,705 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,366 - 17,938USD/yr
state-local-municipal
175,407 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,795 - 18,576USD/yr
lift-and-shift
171,220 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,345 - 17,274USD/yr
microsoft-excel
166,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,341 - 16,111USD/yr
workday
161,762 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,751 - 19,390USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
155,645 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,582 - 18,441USD/yr
paid-time-off
152,596 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,382 - 17,744USD/yr
planning-and-design
146,304 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,342 - 18,175USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
124,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,518 - 17,856USD/yr
health-care
121,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,909 - 18,403USD/yr
clubs-organizations
117,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,776 - 18,678USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,778 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,064 - 122,452USD/yr
Communication Skills
112,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,331 - 120,580USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,773 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,646 - 95,944USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
104,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,099 - 17,791USD/yr
Communication
102,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
102,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
job-descriptions
101,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,602 - 18,412USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
101,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,982 - 17,689USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
99,493 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,471 - 18,239USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
97,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,519 - 16,727USD/yr
Time Management
97,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,819 - 109,420USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
97,575 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,323 - 17,907USD/yr
Patient Care
97,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,333 - 162,671USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
96,350 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,309 - 18,016USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
Training
90,947 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,251 - 110,067USD/yr
adp
90,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,857 - 15,743USD/yr
Microsoft Office
90,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,781 - 107,603USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
90,099 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,789 - 117,381USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
salary-range
85,994 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,590 - 19,129USD/yr
Documentation
85,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,929 - 111,934USD/yr
life-insurance
83,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,394 - 17,731USD/yr
Sales
83,917 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,491 - 131,897USD/yr
dating-personals
83,377 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,535 - 18,594USD/yr
Leadership
83,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,480 - 135,233USD/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.