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 8,787,249 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,035 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,519USD/yr
training-certification
488,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,992USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,319 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
278,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,610 - 124,575USD/yr
Compliance
274,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
Customer Service
274,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,557 - 99,718USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,949 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,499 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,264 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,065 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 19,321USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,236 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,921 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
154,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,458 - 109,233USD/yr
life-insurance
146,780 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,821 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,770 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,463 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,824 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,717 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,102 - 55,868USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,239 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
103,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,057 - 123,023USD/yr
Communication
101,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,173 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,845 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,376 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.