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 7,160,171 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,785 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,452 - 26,645USD/yr
training-certification
535,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,123 - 24,204USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,270 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,798USD/yr
Compliance
295,232 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,666USD/yr
Communication
282,145 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,974 - 124,836USD/yr
Customer Service
275,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,583 - 99,718USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,926 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,172 - 21,674USD/yr
health-care
196,931 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,880 - 20,376USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,865 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,423 - 19,311USD/yr
life-insurance
161,087 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,869 - 18,944USD/yr
Teamwork
155,753 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,647 - 110,294USD/yr
vision-care
139,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,936 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
401k
126,082 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,863 - 57,261USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,758 - 21,920USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,567 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
105,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,441 - 123,468USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,311 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,751 - 21,764USD/yr
mentoring
102,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,069 - 15,912USD/yr
Communication
101,481 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
101,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,134 - 21,306USD/yr
dental-insurance
100,154 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,310 - 27,463USD/yr
management
98,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,153 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,652 - 21,681USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,473 - 23,709USD/yr
background-investigations
89,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,893 - 18,133USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
88,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,334 - 23,619USD/yr
health
87,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,319 - 171,395USD/yr
Communication Skills
86,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,551 - 122,473USD/yr
tuition-assistance
85,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,792 - 19,082USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,507 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,453 - 97,331USD/yr
Microsoft Office
85,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,927 - 107,663USD/yr
Time Management
82,216 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,940 - 109,915USD/yr
Python
82,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,577 - 20,562USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,734 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,299 - 116,090USD/yr
education
79,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
external-workforce
79,136 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,709 - 21,377USD/yr
Training
79,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,727USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
78,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,935 - 22,075USD/yr
Training
78,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,152 - 111,302USD/yr
retirement-planning
77,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,485 - 26,523USD/yr
competencies
77,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,016USD/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.