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 7,892,231 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
454,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,769 - 18,328USD/yr
training-certification
424,055 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,761 - 18,224USD/yr
ecology-environment
389,280 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,787 - 18,386USD/yr
policies-and-practices
323,793 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,079 - 18,796USD/yr
Customer Service
278,865 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,150 - 99,451USD/yr
Communication
275,079 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,920 - 124,070USD/yr
lift-and-shift
267,051 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,254 - 16,824USD/yr
state-local-municipal
261,179 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,073 - 18,859USD/yr
Compliance
244,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,495 - 18,049USD/yr
paid-time-off
234,992 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,717 - 18,053USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
233,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,875 - 18,802USD/yr
planning-and-design
213,798 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,474 - 18,211USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
187,306 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,738 - 18,014USD/yr
microsoft-excel
177,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,184USD/yr
clubs-organizations
173,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,865 - 18,735USD/yr
workday
165,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 19,335USD/yr
health-care
163,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,141 - 18,609USD/yr
Teamwork
154,493 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,717 - 108,569USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
151,137 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,265 - 17,908USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
144,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,579 - 18,293USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
142,750 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,479 - 18,022USD/yr
life-insurance
127,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,739 - 17,961USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
123,467 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,674 - 18,634USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
118,090 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,488 - 17,906USD/yr
visual-art-design
112,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,385 - 18,246USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
112,410 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,705 - 18,137USD/yr
vision-care
110,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,482 - 17,645USD/yr
vision-insurance
109,179 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,472 - 17,647USD/yr
support
107,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
104,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,698 - 18,223USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
103,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,559 - 16,752USD/yr
401k
102,053 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,054 - 59,508USD/yr
Communication
101,533 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
98,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Problem Solving
97,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,207 - 122,130USD/yr
adp
95,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,013 - 15,878USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
93,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,823 - 18,370USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
92,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,417 - 19,702USD/yr
knowledge
91,385 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
86,717 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,100 - 96,091USD/yr
Patient Care
83,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,836 - 162,910USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
82,756 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,519 - 15,979USD/yr
mentoring
82,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,795 - 18,855USD/yr
Microsoft Office
82,556 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,614 - 107,305USD/yr
professional-development
81,451 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,918 - 18,648USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
81,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,383 - 18,967USD/yr
disabilities-ada
80,680 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,616 - 18,139USD/yr
Communication Skills
80,074 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,163 - 121,155USD/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.