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 6,712,520 job listings - 2026
Top 34 Skills by Demand
Compliance
516,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,495 - 51,052USD/yr
Health Care
348,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,216 - 38,040USD/yr
Life Insurance
317,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,084 - 62,439USD/yr
Communication
280,578 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,558 - 127,062USD/yr
Vision Care
276,777 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,500 - 95,237USD/yr
Vision Insurance
273,622 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,384 - 96,155USD/yr
401k
237,786 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,263 - 54,521USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
232,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,281 - 56,716USD/yr
Sep Ira 401k
227,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,199 - 37,707USD/yr
Customer Service
219,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,148 - 97,336USD/yr
Disabilities Ada
201,957 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,034 - 47,277USD/yr
Dental Insurance
201,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
189,206 - 227,037USD/yr
Professional Development
200,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,732 - 41,754USD/yr
Employee Assistance
199,007 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,435 - 37,218USD/yr
Mentoring
189,154 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,379 - 45,399USD/yr
Retirement Savings 401 K
182,525 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,034 - 33,680USD/yr
Background Investigations
174,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,452 - 72,840USD/yr
Presentations
173,921 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,627 - 36,693USD/yr
Tuition Assistance
167,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,562 - 41,844USD/yr
Troubleshooting
164,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,944 - 101,402USD/yr
Patient Care
153,849 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,032 - 28,242USD/yr
Retirement Planning
151,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,951 - 70,486USD/yr
Employee Discounts
151,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,037 - 142,389USD/yr
Sexual Orientation
148,271 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,246 - 27,314USD/yr
Competencies
147,462 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,779 - 51,597USD/yr
Teamwork
143,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,943 - 110,583USD/yr
Colleges Universities
142,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,475 - 47,396USD/yr
Pharmaceutical Drugs
141,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,641 - 27,096USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
133,650 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,735 - 34,265USD/yr
Time Management
132,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,737 - 72,176USD/yr
Carried Interest
124,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,707 - 33,169USD/yr
Audits
121,068 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,591 - 76,802USD/yr
Adp
120,535 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,129 - 21,491USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,148 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,821 - 126,406USD/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.