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 8,228,168 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
481,377 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,863 - 18,383USD/yr
training-certification
449,137 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,269USD/yr
ecology-environment
413,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,849 - 18,441USD/yr
policies-and-practices
343,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,246 - 18,808USD/yr
lift-and-shift
282,630 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,921 - 16,986USD/yr
state-local-municipal
276,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,209 - 18,853USD/yr
Customer Service
274,742 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,318 - 99,507USD/yr
Communication
274,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,271 - 124,230USD/yr
Compliance
256,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,536 - 18,093USD/yr
paid-time-off
249,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,115USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
247,028 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,900 - 18,806USD/yr
planning-and-design
226,787 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,240USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
198,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,731 - 17,982USD/yr
clubs-organizations
184,705 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,898 - 18,717USD/yr
microsoft-excel
180,678 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,476 - 16,285USD/yr
health-care
171,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,213 - 18,563USD/yr
workday
168,093 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 19,327USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
160,423 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,294 - 17,923USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
153,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,617 - 18,352USD/yr
Teamwork
152,981 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,024 - 108,538USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
151,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,500 - 18,039USD/yr
life-insurance
134,825 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,795 - 18,034USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
130,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,799 - 18,807USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
125,475 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,534 - 17,961USD/yr
visual-art-design
119,870 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,405 - 18,286USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
119,114 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,735 - 18,163USD/yr
vision-care
117,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 17,657USD/yr
vision-insurance
115,931 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,484 - 17,663USD/yr
trade-shows-events
110,456 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,811 - 18,263USD/yr
support
107,256 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
401k
106,912 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,412 - 57,938USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
105,576 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,615 - 16,812USD/yr
Communication
101,525 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
Problem Solving
99,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,706 - 122,603USD/yr
management
98,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
98,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,974 - 18,396USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
97,484 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,972 - 19,614USD/yr
adp
96,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,033 - 15,889USD/yr
knowledge
91,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
mentoring
87,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,840 - 18,879USD/yr
professional-development
86,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,933 - 18,633USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
86,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,368 - 18,914USD/yr
disabilities-ada
85,614 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,794 - 18,332USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,536 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,878 - 95,927USD/yr
employee-assistance
84,434 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,286 - 17,769USD/yr
dental-insurance
84,259 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,156 - 16,996USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
84,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,597 - 16,067USD/yr
Microsoft Office
83,927 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,839 - 107,549USD/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.