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 7,161,107 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,839 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,452 - 26,644USD/yr
training-certification
535,832 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,203USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,306 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,797USD/yr
Compliance
295,254 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,666USD/yr
Communication
282,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,009 - 124,976USD/yr
Customer Service
275,872 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,592 - 99,725USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,172 - 21,674USD/yr
health-care
196,961 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,880 - 20,376USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,423 - 19,311USD/yr
life-insurance
161,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,869 - 18,944USD/yr
Teamwork
155,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,651 - 110,301USD/yr
vision-care
139,719 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
401k
126,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,863 - 57,261USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,049 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,758 - 21,920USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,832 - 17,111USD/yr
support
107,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,455 - 123,516USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,476 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,751 - 21,764USD/yr
mentoring
102,381 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,069 - 15,912USD/yr
Communication
101,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
employee-assistance
101,337 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,134 - 21,306USD/yr
environment
101,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
dental-insurance
100,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,310 - 27,463USD/yr
management
98,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,164 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,652 - 21,681USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,473 - 23,709USD/yr
background-investigations
90,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,893 - 18,133USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
88,822 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,334 - 23,619USD/yr
health
87,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,309 - 171,381USD/yr
Communication Skills
86,098 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,557 - 122,493USD/yr
tuition-assistance
85,831 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,792 - 19,082USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,527 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,479 - 97,365USD/yr
Microsoft Office
85,472 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,925 - 107,659USD/yr
Time Management
82,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,939 - 109,939USD/yr
Python
82,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,577 - 20,562USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,291 - 116,143USD/yr
education
79,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
external-workforce
79,138 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,709 - 21,377USD/yr
Training
79,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,727USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
78,233 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,935 - 22,075USD/yr
Training
78,224 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,154 - 111,301USD/yr
retirement-planning
77,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,485 - 26,523USD/yr
competencies
77,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,016USD/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.