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 7,157,221 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,680 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,453 - 26,647USD/yr
training-certification
535,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,204USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,799USD/yr
Compliance
295,208 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,667USD/yr
Communication
281,648 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,972 - 124,852USD/yr
Customer Service
275,484 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,587 - 99,728USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,171 - 21,673USD/yr
health-care
196,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,879 - 20,376USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,857 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,422 - 19,311USD/yr
life-insurance
161,065 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,862 - 18,939USD/yr
Teamwork
155,462 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,571 - 110,227USD/yr
vision-care
139,687 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
401k
126,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,856 - 57,265USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,760 - 21,924USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,563 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
105,046 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,446 - 123,480USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,458 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,291 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,753 - 21,767USD/yr
mentoring
102,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,898 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
101,301 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,135 - 21,308USD/yr
dental-insurance
100,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,314 - 27,469USD/yr
management
98,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,655 - 21,685USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,882 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,473 - 23,709USD/yr
background-investigations
89,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,893 - 18,133USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
88,813 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
86,068 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,304 - 171,380USD/yr
Communication Skills
85,911 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,536 - 122,452USD/yr
tuition-assistance
85,796 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,792 - 19,082USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,450 - 97,326USD/yr
Microsoft Office
85,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,933 - 107,669USD/yr
Python
82,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,577 - 20,562USD/yr
Time Management
82,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,949 - 109,938USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,611 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,309 - 116,108USD/yr
education
79,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
external-workforce
79,129 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
78,220 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,935 - 22,076USD/yr
Training
78,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,164 - 111,339USD/yr
retirement-planning
77,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,485 - 26,523USD/yr
competencies
77,763 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.