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 7,266,396 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
400,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,637 - 18,185USD/yr
training-certification
373,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,607 - 18,056USD/yr
ecology-environment
344,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,589 - 18,146USD/yr
policies-and-practices
285,464 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,920 - 18,601USD/yr
Customer Service
279,343 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,141 - 99,427USD/yr
Communication
275,685 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,909 - 124,068USD/yr
lift-and-shift
236,301 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,127 - 16,650USD/yr
state-local-municipal
230,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,916 - 18,582USD/yr
Compliance
221,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,417 - 17,953USD/yr
paid-time-off
208,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,480 - 17,797USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
205,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,681 - 18,503USD/yr
planning-and-design
189,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,368 - 18,068USD/yr
microsoft-excel
171,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,339 - 16,084USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
166,063 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,670 - 17,893USD/yr
workday
160,838 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,738 - 19,334USD/yr
Teamwork
154,793 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,709 - 108,561USD/yr
clubs-organizations
153,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,584USD/yr
health-care
148,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,965 - 18,439USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
133,457 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,135 - 17,721USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
127,631 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,454 - 18,107USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
126,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,352 - 17,837USD/yr
life-insurance
112,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,521 - 17,665USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
109,291 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,522 - 18,229USD/yr
support
107,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
103,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,352 - 17,677USD/yr
Communication
101,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,395 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
100,415 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,533 - 16,718USD/yr
visual-art-design
100,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,317 - 18,169USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
98,839 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,673 - 18,069USD/yr
management
98,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Problem Solving
98,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,186 - 122,148USD/yr
vision-care
97,863 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,408 - 17,525USD/yr
vision-insurance
96,657 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,397 - 17,522USD/yr
trade-shows-events
92,068 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,528 - 17,950USD/yr
adp
91,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,984 - 15,837USD/yr
knowledge
91,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
401k
91,281 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,436 - 63,091USD/yr
health
87,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
86,843 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,130 - 96,128USD/yr
Patient Care
83,236 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,811 - 162,867USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
82,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,580 - 18,096USD/yr
Microsoft Office
81,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,611 - 107,357USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
80,598 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,225 - 19,576USD/yr
Communication Skills
80,248 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,146 - 121,136USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,055 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,945 - 116,020USD/yr
education
79,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
79,834 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,474 - 15,927USD/yr
Training
79,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,727USD/yr
Time Management
78,963 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,899 - 110,088USD/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.