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 8,795,849 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
523,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,520USD/yr
training-certification
488,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,993USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,750 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
282,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,971 - 125,020USD/yr
Customer Service
276,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,586 - 99,726USD/yr
Compliance
274,162 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,594 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,649 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,312 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,927 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,480 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 19,320USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,895 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
155,934 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,571 - 110,631USD/yr
life-insurance
146,757 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,755 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,973 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,818 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,897 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,086 - 58,918USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,473 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,178 - 19,908USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,465 - 123,642USD/yr
Communication
101,510 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,153 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,169 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,834 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,511 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,359 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,122 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,854 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,344 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,624 - 16,089USD/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.