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 7,995,505 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,380 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,351USD/yr
training-certification
433,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,252USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,502 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,285 - 16,947USD/yr
Customer Service
270,983 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,275 - 99,564USD/yr
Communication
268,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,197 - 124,403USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,712 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,067 - 18,857USD/yr
Compliance
248,820 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,490 - 18,042USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,674 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,718 - 18,050USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,250 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,791USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,603 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,475 - 18,225USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,698 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,743 - 18,009USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,806 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,608USD/yr
workday
166,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
Teamwork
150,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,893 - 108,624USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,716 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,026 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,466 - 18,001USD/yr
life-insurance
130,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 17,964USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,597 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,657 - 18,611USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,944 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,505 - 17,913USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,392 - 18,278USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,471 - 17,639USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,462 - 17,644USD/yr
support
107,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,706 - 18,233USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,528 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,572 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,814 - 59,012USD/yr
Communication
101,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,391 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
98,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Problem Solving
96,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,593 - 122,626USD/yr
adp
95,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
84,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,885 - 95,876USD/yr
mentoring
84,350 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,855USD/yr
professional-development
83,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,379 - 18,968USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,626 - 18,121USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/yr
Patient Care
81,360 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,711 - 164,040USD/yr
dental-insurance
81,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,174 - 17,020USD/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.