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 6,712,807 job listings - 2026
Top 34 Skills by Demand
Compliance
516,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,495 - 51,052USD/yr
Health Care
348,501 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,216 - 38,040USD/yr
Life Insurance
317,784 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,086 - 62,444USD/yr
Communication
280,629 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,560 - 127,069USD/yr
Vision Care
276,780 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,500 - 95,237USD/yr
Vision Insurance
273,625 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,384 - 96,155USD/yr
401k
237,793 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,263 - 54,521USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
232,848 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,281 - 56,716USD/yr
Sep Ira 401k
227,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,199 - 37,707USD/yr
Customer Service
219,301 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,148 - 97,339USD/yr
Disabilities Ada
201,962 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,034 - 47,277USD/yr
Dental Insurance
201,205 job openings
Avg. salary range
189,206 - 227,037USD/yr
Professional Development
200,067 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,732 - 41,754USD/yr
Employee Assistance
199,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,440 - 37,229USD/yr
Mentoring
189,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,379 - 45,399USD/yr
Retirement Savings 401 K
182,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,039 - 33,691USD/yr
Background Investigations
174,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,452 - 72,840USD/yr
Presentations
173,925 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,627 - 36,693USD/yr
Tuition Assistance
167,144 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,568 - 41,855USD/yr
Troubleshooting
164,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,943 - 101,403USD/yr
Patient Care
153,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,032 - 28,242USD/yr
Retirement Planning
151,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,951 - 70,486USD/yr
Employee Discounts
151,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,037 - 142,389USD/yr
Sexual Orientation
148,285 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,253 - 27,325USD/yr
Competencies
147,465 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,779 - 51,597USD/yr
Teamwork
143,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,931 - 110,581USD/yr
Colleges Universities
142,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,475 - 47,396USD/yr
Pharmaceutical Drugs
141,895 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,641 - 27,096USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
133,653 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,735 - 34,265USD/yr
Time Management
132,074 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,737 - 72,176USD/yr
Carried Interest
124,701 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,727 - 33,214USD/yr
Audits
121,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,591 - 76,802USD/yr
Adp
120,536 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,129 - 21,491USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,823 - 126,408USD/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.