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 8,836,207 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
527,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,583 - 19,382USD/yr
training-certification
491,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,714 - 19,358USD/yr
ecology-environment
451,921 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,626 - 19,528USD/yr
policies-and-practices
375,701 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,984 - 19,864USD/yr
lift-and-shift
309,472 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,898 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
302,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,311 - 18,945USD/yr
Communication
282,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,991 - 125,042USD/yr
Customer Service
276,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,590 - 99,746USD/yr
Compliance
275,520 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,624 - 18,209USD/yr
paid-time-off
272,291 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,117 - 19,970USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
270,208 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,019 - 20,373USD/yr
planning-and-design
248,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,578 - 18,318USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
216,454 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,855 - 18,162USD/yr
clubs-organizations
202,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,994 - 18,831USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,737 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,542 - 16,357USD/yr
health-care
184,160 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,392 - 18,718USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
176,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,416 - 18,052USD/yr
workday
172,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 19,318USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
167,264 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,649 - 18,395USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
165,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,612 - 18,136USD/yr
Teamwork
155,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,576 - 110,601USD/yr
life-insurance
147,591 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,994 - 18,283USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
143,632 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,818 - 18,863USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
137,572 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,677 - 18,108USD/yr
visual-art-design
131,152 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,461 - 18,334USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,753 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
128,454 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,701 - 17,819USD/yr
vision-insurance
126,845 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,692 - 17,825USD/yr
trade-shows-events
120,541 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,937 - 18,374USD/yr
401k
116,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,942 - 58,701USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,645 - 16,853USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
107,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,349 - 18,866USD/yr
support
107,233 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,823 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,189 - 19,912USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,475 - 123,613USD/yr
Communication
101,507 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,060 - 15,915USD/yr
management
98,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,678 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,007USD/yr
professional-development
94,479 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,983 - 18,687USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
94,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,757 - 23,887USD/yr
disabilities-ada
94,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,816 - 18,364USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,631 - 18,176USD/yr
dental-insurance
92,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,287 - 17,106USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,400 - 21,195USD/yr
knowledge
91,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
presentations
90,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,420 - 18,437USD/yr
health
87,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,623 - 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.