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 9,459,849 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,452 - 26,644USD/yr
training-certification
535,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,203USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,326 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,797USD/yr
policies-and-practices
409,566 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,980 - 23,765USD/yr
lift-and-shift
337,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,172 - 20,696USD/yr
state-local-municipal
329,829 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,703 - 24,675USD/yr
paid-time-off
295,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,530 - 23,754USD/yr
Compliance
295,272 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,666USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
294,911 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,643 - 23,656USD/yr
Communication
282,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,011 - 125,018USD/yr
Customer Service
275,963 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,593 - 99,728USD/yr
planning-and-design
269,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,246 - 20,658USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
236,028 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,119 - 20,240USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,172 - 21,674USD/yr
health-care
196,981 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,881 - 20,376USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
191,447 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,800 - 19,798USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,423 - 19,311USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
182,126 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,781 - 18,572USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
180,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,250 - 19,095USD/yr
workday
176,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,759 - 19,328USD/yr
life-insurance
161,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,869 - 18,944USD/yr
Teamwork
155,872 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,637 - 110,289USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
149,989 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,658 - 21,827USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
142,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,304 - 20,546USD/yr
visual-art-design
142,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,367 - 20,954USD/yr
vision-care
139,725 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,952 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
trade-shows-events
131,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,045 - 18,436USD/yr
401k
126,117 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,885 - 57,299USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,758 - 21,920USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
116,414 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,953 - 22,462USD/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
105,280 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,468 - 123,532USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,751 - 21,765USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
102,872 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,333 - 27,830USD/yr
mentoring
102,389 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,907 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
101,342 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
100,160 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,310 - 27,463USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
99,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,247 - 20,951USD/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
94,171 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
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.