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 6,891,131 job listings - 2026
Top 35 Skills by Demand
Compliance
516,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,487 - 51,040USD/yr
Health Care
348,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,209 - 38,028USD/yr
Life Insurance
317,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,072 - 62,425USD/yr
Communication
290,108 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,537 - 126,957USD/yr
Vision Care
276,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,476 - 95,206USD/yr
Vision Insurance
273,687 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,366 - 96,133USD/yr
401k
238,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,482 - 54,862USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
232,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,276 - 56,710USD/yr
Sep Ira 401k
227,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,190 - 37,698USD/yr
Customer Service
226,733 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,083 - 97,179USD/yr
Disabilities Ada
202,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,021 - 47,260USD/yr
Dental Insurance
201,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
189,117 - 226,956USD/yr
Professional Development
200,120 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,725 - 41,746USD/yr
Employee Assistance
199,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,433 - 37,221USD/yr
Mentoring
189,225 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,373 - 45,393USD/yr
Retirement Savings 401 K
182,646 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,022 - 33,670USD/yr
Background Investigations
175,086 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,442 - 72,826USD/yr
Presentations
173,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,623 - 36,687USD/yr
Tuition Assistance
167,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,549 - 41,832USD/yr
Troubleshooting
164,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,914 - 101,362USD/yr
Patient Care
153,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,027 - 28,233USD/yr
Retirement Planning
151,715 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,928 - 70,458USD/yr
Employee Discounts
151,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,037 - 142,389USD/yr
External Workforce
149,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,107 - 49,690USD/yr
Teamwork
149,161 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,865 - 110,467USD/yr
Sexual Orientation
148,334 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,242 - 27,312USD/yr
Competencies
147,527 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,756 - 51,565USD/yr
Colleges Universities
142,251 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,469 - 47,387USD/yr
Pharmaceutical Drugs
141,926 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,637 - 27,092USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
133,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,735 - 34,265USD/yr
Time Management
132,113 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,725 - 72,155USD/yr
Carried Interest
124,758 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,715 - 33,203USD/yr
Audits
121,096 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,577 - 76,783USD/yr
Adp
120,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,129 - 21,491USD/yr
Problem Solving
119,012 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,697 - 126,260USD/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.