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 11,004,566 job listings - 2026
Top 42 Skills by Demand
education-training
1,118,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,340 - 63,195USD/yr
training-certification
1,048,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,239 - 57,206USD/yr
ecology-environment
953,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,835 - 64,398USD/yr
Compliance
516,633 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,490 - 51,045USD/yr
clubs-organizations
417,766 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,652 - 40,581USD/yr
health-care
348,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,211 - 38,031USD/yr
life-insurance
317,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,091 - 62,445USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
300,003 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,091 - 81,327USD/yr
Communication
286,739 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,645 - 127,143USD/yr
vision-care
276,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,476 - 95,206USD/yr
vision-insurance
273,686 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,366 - 96,133USD/yr
401k
237,972 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,371 - 54,624USD/yr
microsoft-excel
232,878 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,276 - 56,710USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
227,261 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,195 - 37,703USD/yr
Customer Service
224,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,088 - 97,335USD/yr
disabilities-ada
202,023 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,021 - 47,260USD/yr
dental-insurance
201,248 job openings
Avg. salary range
189,117 - 226,956USD/yr
professional-development
200,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,727 - 41,749USD/yr
employee-assistance
199,109 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,436 - 37,224USD/yr
mentoring
189,219 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,382 - 45,401USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
182,639 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,022 - 33,670USD/yr
background-investigations
175,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,442 - 72,826USD/yr
presentations
173,980 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,629 - 36,695USD/yr
tuition-assistance
167,207 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,553 - 41,837USD/yr
troubleshooting
164,276 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,924 - 101,375USD/yr
patient-care
153,888 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,031 - 28,233USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
153,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,612 - 38,535USD/yr
retirement-planning
151,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,928 - 70,458USD/yr
employee-discounts
151,401 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,037 - 142,389USD/yr
external-workforce
149,820 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,112 - 49,698USD/yr
sexual-orientation
148,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,245 - 27,316USD/yr
Teamwork
147,609 job openings
Avg. salary range
78,149 - 111,031USD/yr
competencies
147,518 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,772 - 51,587USD/yr
colleges-universities
142,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,478 - 47,401USD/yr
pharmaceutical-drugs
141,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,640 - 27,095USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
133,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,735 - 34,265USD/yr
time-management
132,097 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,737 - 72,175USD/yr
online
131,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,453 - 52,059USD/yr
carried-interest
124,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,730 - 33,216USD/yr
audits
121,094 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,577 - 76,783USD/yr
adp
120,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,131 - 21,480USD/yr
Problem Solving
116,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,888 - 126,488USD/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.