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 8,793,606 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,994 - 18,523USD/yr
training-certification
488,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,091 - 18,440USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,961 - 18,559USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,390 - 18,997USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,978 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,457 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,297 - 18,938USD/yr
Communication
279,096 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,265 - 124,076USD/yr
Customer Service
277,645 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,346 - 99,473USD/yr
Compliance
274,284 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,615 - 18,206USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,716 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,013 - 18,346USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,815 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,034 - 18,942USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,938 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,858 - 18,175USD/yr
clubs-organizations
201,045 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,983 - 18,820USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,407 - 18,056USD/yr
workday
172,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,322USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,981 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
154,908 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,957 - 108,389USD/yr
life-insurance
146,834 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,833 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,119USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,344USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,757 - 18,194USD/yr
vision-care
127,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
126,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,928 - 18,371USD/yr
401k
115,800 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,190 - 56,009USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,647 - 16,856USD/yr
support
107,248 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,322 - 18,843USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,261 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
101,727 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,647 - 122,393USD/yr
Communication
101,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,379 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,993 - 19,022USD/yr
professional-development
93,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,005 - 18,717USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,553 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,840 - 18,398USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,549 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,334 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,654 - 18,209USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,387 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,901 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
86,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,855 - 95,837USD/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.