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 7,410,267 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
389,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,683 - 18,358USD/yr
time-and-attendance
358,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,635 - 18,376USD/yr
Customer Service
337,489 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,138 - 98,905USD/yr
Communication
329,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,858 - 123,572USD/yr
education-training
293,708 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,604 - 18,276USD/yr
training-and-development
283,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,585 - 18,461USD/yr
training-certification
272,555 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,584 - 18,218USD/yr
ecology-environment
250,037 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,519 - 18,152USD/yr
policies-and-practices
209,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,811 - 18,577USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
203,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,297 - 17,746USD/yr
Teamwork
181,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,358 - 108,664USD/yr
Compliance
177,251 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,371 - 17,942USD/yr
state-local-municipal
170,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,802 - 18,590USD/yr
lift-and-shift
166,411 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,359 - 17,249USD/yr
microsoft-excel
165,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,346 - 16,117USD/yr
workday
161,303 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,751 - 19,391USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
151,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,591 - 18,470USD/yr
paid-time-off
149,161 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,393 - 17,761USD/yr
planning-and-design
142,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,349 - 18,186USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
121,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,530 - 17,874USD/yr
health-care
118,558 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,928 - 18,414USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,778 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,064 - 122,452USD/yr
clubs-organizations
114,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,784 - 18,681USD/yr
Communication Skills
112,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,331 - 120,580USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,774 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,646 - 95,944USD/yr
Communication
102,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
102,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
101,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,107 - 17,803USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
job-descriptions
98,404 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,606 - 18,426USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
98,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,990 - 17,696USD/yr
Time Management
97,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,819 - 109,420USD/yr
Patient Care
97,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,333 - 162,671USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
97,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 16,727USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
96,682 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,485 - 18,263USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
94,933 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,331 - 17,920USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
93,747 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,317 - 18,033USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
Training
90,947 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,251 - 110,067USD/yr
Microsoft Office
90,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,781 - 107,601USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
90,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,789 - 117,381USD/yr
adp
89,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,857 - 15,750USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Documentation
85,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,929 - 111,934USD/yr
Sales
83,917 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,491 - 131,897USD/yr
salary-range
83,332 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,594 - 19,138USD/yr
Leadership
83,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,480 - 135,233USD/yr
Attention To Detail
82,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,026 - 98,993USD/yr
life-insurance
81,582 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,413 - 17,765USD/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.