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 7,084,823 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
358,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,683 - 18,371USD/yr
Customer Service
337,591 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,151 - 98,951USD/yr
Communication
329,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,851 - 123,565USD/yr
time-and-attendance
329,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,638 - 18,398USD/yr
education-training
270,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,603 - 18,298USD/yr
training-and-development
260,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,588 - 18,484USD/yr
training-certification
250,923 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,586 - 18,251USD/yr
ecology-environment
230,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,503 - 18,136USD/yr
policies-and-practices
192,804 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,801 - 18,572USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
188,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,743USD/yr
Teamwork
181,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,357 - 108,663USD/yr
Compliance
167,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,386 - 17,981USD/yr
microsoft-excel
163,256 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,338 - 16,105USD/yr
workday
160,270 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,393USD/yr
state-local-municipal
156,160 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,659USD/yr
lift-and-shift
154,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,306 - 17,222USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
139,521 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,595 - 18,501USD/yr
paid-time-off
137,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,424 - 17,807USD/yr
planning-and-design
130,773 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,354 - 18,203USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,057 - 122,441USD/yr
Communication Skills
112,634 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,322 - 120,569USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
111,933 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,499 - 17,864USD/yr
health-care
111,507 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,943 - 18,456USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
clubs-organizations
105,311 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,809 - 18,742USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,648 - 95,949USD/yr
Communication
102,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
102,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Time Management
97,904 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,815 - 109,417USD/yr
Patient Care
97,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,335 - 162,673USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
95,834 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,512 - 16,709USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
93,120 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,087 - 17,779USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
91,516 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,979 - 17,685USD/yr
Training
90,986 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,237 - 110,045USD/yr
job-descriptions
90,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,589 - 18,410USD/yr
Microsoft Office
90,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,766 - 107,578USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
90,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,787 - 117,378USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
89,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,460 - 18,245USD/yr
adp
88,978 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,839 - 15,738USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
87,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,336 - 17,964USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
86,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,329 - 18,088USD/yr
Documentation
85,437 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,930 - 111,932USD/yr
Sales
83,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,497 - 131,927USD/yr
Leadership
83,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,466 - 135,210USD/yr
Attention To Detail
82,883 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,018 - 98,980USD/yr
Entry Level
81,258 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,778 - 99,717USD/yr
education
81,109 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/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.