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 7,336,142 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
400,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,637 - 18,185USD/yr
training-certification
373,979 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,607 - 18,056USD/yr
ecology-environment
344,438 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,589 - 18,146USD/yr
Customer Service
289,541 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,926 - 98,927USD/yr
Communication
287,679 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,692 - 123,968USD/yr
policies-and-practices
285,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,920 - 18,601USD/yr
lift-and-shift
236,306 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,127 - 16,650USD/yr
state-local-municipal
230,465 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,916 - 18,582USD/yr
Compliance
221,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,417 - 17,953USD/yr
paid-time-off
208,515 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,480 - 17,797USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
205,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,681 - 18,503USD/yr
planning-and-design
189,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,368 - 18,068USD/yr
microsoft-excel
171,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,339 - 16,084USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
166,066 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,670 - 17,893USD/yr
workday
160,843 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,738 - 19,334USD/yr
Teamwork
160,308 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,538 - 108,786USD/yr
clubs-organizations
153,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,584USD/yr
health-care
148,818 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,965 - 18,439USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
133,463 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,135 - 17,721USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
127,631 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,454 - 18,107USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
126,131 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,352 - 17,837USD/yr
life-insurance
112,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,521 - 17,665USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
109,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,522 - 18,229USD/yr
support
107,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
104,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,352 - 17,677USD/yr
Problem Solving
102,126 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,215 - 122,081USD/yr
Communication
101,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,395 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
100,417 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,533 - 16,718USD/yr
visual-art-design
100,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,317 - 18,169USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
98,843 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,673 - 18,069USD/yr
Communication Skills
98,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,059 - 121,023USD/yr
management
98,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
vision-care
97,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,408 - 17,525USD/yr
vision-insurance
96,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,397 - 17,522USD/yr
trade-shows-events
92,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,528 - 17,950USD/yr
adp
91,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,984 - 15,837USD/yr
401k
91,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,733 - 63,616USD/yr
knowledge
91,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
Inventory Management
89,755 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,893 - 95,843USD/yr
health
87,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,807 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,255 - 162,324USD/yr
Time Management
83,594 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,929 - 109,935USD/yr
Microsoft Office
83,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,560 - 107,263USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
83,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,874 - 115,939USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
82,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,580 - 18,096USD/yr
Training
81,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,779 - 111,604USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
80,598 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,225 - 19,576USD/yr
education
79,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
79,836 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,474 - 15,927USD/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.