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 8,787,358 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,038 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,519USD/yr
training-certification
488,247 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,992USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,772 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
278,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,611 - 124,578USD/yr
Customer Service
274,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,560 - 99,720USD/yr
Compliance
274,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,623 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,682 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,846 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,499 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,065 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 19,321USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,923 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
154,251 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,458 - 109,233USD/yr
life-insurance
146,780 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,821 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,464 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,825 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,719 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,102 - 55,868USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,239 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
103,216 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,054 - 123,020USD/yr
Communication
101,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,173 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,845 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,142 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,376 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.