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 9,459,309 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,847 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,452 - 26,644USD/yr
training-certification
535,841 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,203USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,798USD/yr
policies-and-practices
409,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,980 - 23,765USD/yr
lift-and-shift
337,884 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,172 - 20,696USD/yr
state-local-municipal
329,812 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,703 - 24,675USD/yr
paid-time-off
295,805 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,530 - 23,754USD/yr
Compliance
295,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,666USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
294,904 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,643 - 23,656USD/yr
Communication
282,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,003 - 125,006USD/yr
Customer Service
275,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,590 - 99,722USD/yr
planning-and-design
269,437 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,246 - 20,658USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
236,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,119 - 20,240USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,172 - 21,674USD/yr
health-care
196,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,880 - 20,376USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
191,442 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,800 - 19,798USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,423 - 19,311USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
182,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,781 - 18,572USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
180,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,250 - 19,095USD/yr
workday
176,758 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,759 - 19,328USD/yr
life-insurance
161,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,869 - 18,944USD/yr
Teamwork
155,821 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,655 - 110,308USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
149,987 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,658 - 21,827USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
142,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,304 - 20,546USD/yr
visual-art-design
142,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,367 - 20,954USD/yr
vision-care
139,723 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
trade-shows-events
130,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,044 - 18,436USD/yr
401k
126,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,885 - 57,299USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,053 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,758 - 21,920USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
116,401 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,952 - 22,462USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,832 - 17,111USD/yr
support
107,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,247 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,460 - 123,523USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,476 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,324 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,751 - 21,765USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
102,869 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,333 - 27,830USD/yr
mentoring
102,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,069 - 15,912USD/yr
Communication
101,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
employee-assistance
101,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,134 - 21,306USD/yr
environment
101,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
dental-insurance
100,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,310 - 27,463USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
99,614 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,247 - 20,951USD/yr
management
98,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,652 - 21,681USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,473 - 23,709USD/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.