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 8,794,424 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
523,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,519USD/yr
training-certification
488,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,127 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,992USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,754 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,289 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
281,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,915 - 124,965USD/yr
Customer Service
276,085 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,579 - 99,710USD/yr
Compliance
274,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,600 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,657 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,813 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
200,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,488 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,037 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 19,320USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,216 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,901 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
155,646 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,394 - 110,378USD/yr
life-insurance
146,759 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,811 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
130,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,144 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,571 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,820 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,875 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,948 - 58,709USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,476 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
104,723 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,410 - 123,572USD/yr
Communication
101,511 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,160 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,184 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,836 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
93,496 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
91,360 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,857 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,373 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.