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 7,157,548 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,453 - 26,647USD/yr
training-certification
535,643 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,204USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,799USD/yr
Compliance
295,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,667USD/yr
Communication
281,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,974 - 124,854USD/yr
Customer Service
275,523 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,596 - 99,750USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,171 - 21,673USD/yr
health-care
196,876 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
161,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,162 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,862 - 18,939USD/yr
Teamwork
155,502 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,572 - 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
126,045 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,877 - 57,295USD/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
107,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,451 - 123,505USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,450 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,290 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,753 - 21,767USD/yr
mentoring
102,335 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,068 - 15,913USD/yr
Communication
101,480 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
101,300 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
98,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,132 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,655 - 21,685USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,878 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
87,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,069 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,304 - 171,375USD/yr
Communication Skills
85,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,529 - 122,425USD/yr
tuition-assistance
85,795 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,792 - 19,082USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,448 - 97,326USD/yr
Microsoft Office
85,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,939 - 107,682USD/yr
Time Management
82,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,948 - 109,928USD/yr
Python
82,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,577 - 20,562USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,628 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,301 - 116,097USD/yr
education
79,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
external-workforce
79,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,709 - 21,377USD/yr
Training
79,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,727USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
78,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,935 - 22,076USD/yr
Training
78,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,160 - 111,337USD/yr
retirement-planning
77,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,485 - 26,523USD/yr
competencies
77,760 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.