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 7,310,220 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
380,024 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,682 - 18,357USD/yr
time-and-attendance
349,381 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,373USD/yr
Customer Service
337,492 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,136 - 98,902USD/yr
Communication
329,725 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,856 - 123,569USD/yr
education-training
286,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,600 - 18,275USD/yr
training-and-development
276,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,586 - 18,467USD/yr
training-certification
266,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,581 - 18,219USD/yr
ecology-environment
244,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,513 - 18,144USD/yr
policies-and-practices
204,353 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,812 - 18,570USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
198,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,297 - 17,749USD/yr
Teamwork
181,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,358 - 108,664USD/yr
Compliance
174,380 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,373 - 17,951USD/yr
state-local-municipal
166,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,799 - 18,580USD/yr
microsoft-excel
164,869 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,346 - 16,117USD/yr
lift-and-shift
162,642 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,341 - 17,226USD/yr
workday
160,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,390USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
147,839 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,591 - 18,479USD/yr
paid-time-off
145,778 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,397 - 17,758USD/yr
planning-and-design
138,979 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,350 - 18,188USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
117,990 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,529 - 17,874USD/yr
health-care
116,480 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,409USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,780 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,066 - 122,452USD/yr
Communication Skills
112,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,331 - 120,580USD/yr
clubs-organizations
111,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,777 - 18,674USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,774 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,646 - 95,944USD/yr
Communication
102,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
102,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
99,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,091 - 17,787USD/yr
Time Management
97,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,819 - 109,420USD/yr
Patient Care
97,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,333 - 162,671USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
96,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,519 - 16,724USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
96,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,988 - 17,704USD/yr
job-descriptions
96,050 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,598 - 18,411USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
94,454 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,471 - 18,249USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
92,656 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,330 - 17,929USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
91,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,318 - 18,043USD/yr
Training
90,947 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,251 - 110,067USD/yr
Microsoft Office
90,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,781 - 107,601USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
90,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,789 - 117,381USD/yr
adp
89,456 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,858 - 15,750USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Documentation
85,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,929 - 111,934USD/yr
Sales
83,917 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,491 - 131,897USD/yr
Leadership
83,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,480 - 135,233USD/yr
Attention To Detail
82,853 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,021 - 98,984USD/yr
salary-range
81,511 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,586 - 19,120USD/yr
Entry Level
81,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,793 - 99,744USD/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.