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 8,002,623 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,351USD/yr
training-certification
433,206 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,252USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,473 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,285 - 16,947USD/yr
Customer Service
272,609 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,319 - 99,580USD/yr
Communication
271,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,251 - 124,373USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,689 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,067 - 18,857USD/yr
Compliance
248,805 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,490 - 18,042USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,665 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,718 - 18,050USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,228 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,791USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,590 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,475 - 18,225USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,682 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,743 - 18,009USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,608USD/yr
workday
166,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,636 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
Teamwork
151,684 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,948 - 108,525USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,016 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,466 - 18,001USD/yr
life-insurance
130,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 17,964USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,657 - 18,611USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,936 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,505 - 17,913USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,392 - 18,278USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,435 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,471 - 17,639USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,040 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,462 - 17,644USD/yr
support
107,261 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,706 - 18,233USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,624 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,817 - 58,707USD/yr
Communication
101,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
98,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Problem Solving
97,648 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,667 - 122,645USD/yr
adp
95,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,023 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
84,875 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,864 - 95,858USD/yr
mentoring
84,344 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,855USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,312 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
professional-development
83,311 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,379 - 18,968USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,577 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,626 - 18,121USD/yr
Patient Care
82,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,665 - 163,864USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,545 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/yr
Microsoft Office
81,407 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,764 - 107,456USD/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.