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 11,009,271 job listings - 2026
Top 42 Skills by Demand
education-training
1,118,217 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,340 - 63,195USD/yr
training-certification
1,048,360 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,239 - 57,206USD/yr
ecology-environment
953,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,835 - 64,398USD/yr
Compliance
516,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,490 - 51,045USD/yr
clubs-organizations
417,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,650 - 40,579USD/yr
health-care
348,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,211 - 38,031USD/yr
life-insurance
317,850 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,091 - 62,445USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
299,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,091 - 81,327USD/yr
Communication
289,096 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,605 - 127,053USD/yr
vision-care
276,817 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,476 - 95,206USD/yr
vision-insurance
273,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,366 - 96,133USD/yr
401k
238,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,439 - 54,747USD/yr
microsoft-excel
232,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,276 - 56,710USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
227,243 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,195 - 37,703USD/yr
Customer Service
225,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,122 - 97,295USD/yr
disabilities-ada
201,986 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,021 - 47,260USD/yr
dental-insurance
201,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
189,117 - 226,956USD/yr
professional-development
200,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,727 - 41,749USD/yr
employee-assistance
199,093 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,433 - 37,221USD/yr
mentoring
189,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,379 - 45,398USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
182,629 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,022 - 33,670USD/yr
background-investigations
175,066 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,442 - 72,826USD/yr
presentations
173,956 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,627 - 36,693USD/yr
tuition-assistance
167,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,553 - 41,837USD/yr
troubleshooting
164,257 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,924 - 101,375USD/yr
patient-care
153,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,031 - 28,233USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
153,073 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,533USD/yr
retirement-planning
151,710 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,928 - 70,458USD/yr
employee-discounts
151,388 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,037 - 142,389USD/yr
external-workforce
149,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,112 - 49,698USD/yr
Teamwork
148,624 job openings
Avg. salary range
78,042 - 110,748USD/yr
sexual-orientation
148,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,245 - 27,316USD/yr
competencies
147,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,772 - 51,587USD/yr
colleges-universities
142,229 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,478 - 47,401USD/yr
pharmaceutical-drugs
141,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,640 - 27,095USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
133,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,735 - 34,265USD/yr
time-management
132,081 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,737 - 72,175USD/yr
online
131,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,453 - 52,059USD/yr
carried-interest
124,741 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,730 - 33,216USD/yr
audits
121,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,577 - 76,783USD/yr
adp
120,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,131 - 21,480USD/yr
Problem Solving
118,012 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,824 - 126,405USD/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.