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 8,775,836 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,114 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,519USD/yr
training-certification
488,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,218 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,625 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,992USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,377 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Compliance
274,225 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
Communication
273,858 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,562 - 124,550USD/yr
Customer Service
271,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,500 - 99,700USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,664 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,732 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,884 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,515 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,099 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,322USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,951 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
151,797 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,236 - 108,816USD/yr
life-insurance
146,806 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,799 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,601 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
126,004 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,843 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,894 - 55,541USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,502 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,245 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,826 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Communication
101,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
Problem Solving
101,056 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,938 - 122,860USD/yr
adp
99,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,206 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,858 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,531 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,523 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,312 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,156 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,351 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,624 - 16,089USD/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.