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 7,158,398 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,704 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,453 - 26,646USD/yr
training-certification
535,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,204USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,221 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,799USD/yr
Compliance
295,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,667USD/yr
Communication
281,848 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,966 - 124,840USD/yr
Customer Service
275,683 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,584 - 99,721USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,171 - 21,673USD/yr
health-care
196,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,879 - 20,376USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,422 - 19,311USD/yr
life-insurance
161,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,862 - 18,939USD/yr
Teamwork
155,597 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,569 - 110,230USD/yr
vision-care
139,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,917 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
401k
126,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,860 - 57,259USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,023 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,760 - 21,924USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,566 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
105,130 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,449 - 123,484USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,751 - 21,766USD/yr
mentoring
102,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,068 - 15,913USD/yr
Communication
101,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
employee-assistance
101,312 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,134 - 21,306USD/yr
dental-insurance
100,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,314 - 27,469USD/yr
management
98,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,655 - 21,685USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,888 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,473 - 23,709USD/yr
background-investigations
89,995 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,893 - 18,133USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
88,815 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,334 - 23,620USD/yr
health
87,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,297 - 171,367USD/yr
Communication Skills
85,962 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,546 - 122,477USD/yr
tuition-assistance
85,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,792 - 19,082USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,473 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,444 - 97,317USD/yr
Microsoft Office
85,411 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,931 - 107,665USD/yr
Time Management
82,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,943 - 109,921USD/yr
Python
82,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,577 - 20,562USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,662 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,305 - 116,104USD/yr
education
79,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
external-workforce
79,131 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
78,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,935 - 22,076USD/yr
Training
78,144 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,150 - 111,311USD/yr
retirement-planning
77,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,485 - 26,523USD/yr
competencies
77,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,017USD/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.