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 7,889,344 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
433,327 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,675 - 18,361USD/yr
time-and-attendance
397,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,636 - 18,393USD/yr
Customer Service
337,147 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,047 - 98,837USD/yr
Communication
327,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,797 - 123,527USD/yr
education-training
325,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,577 - 18,244USD/yr
training-and-development
313,934 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,563 - 18,436USD/yr
training-certification
302,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,563 - 18,193USD/yr
ecology-environment
277,436 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,500 - 18,145USD/yr
policies-and-practices
232,555 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,797 - 18,562USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
223,421 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,290 - 17,755USD/yr
Compliance
190,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,365 - 17,942USD/yr
state-local-municipal
189,488 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,789 - 18,575USD/yr
lift-and-shift
186,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,317 - 17,253USD/yr
Teamwork
180,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,338 - 108,664USD/yr
microsoft-excel
168,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,343 - 16,115USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
167,578 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,601 - 18,483USD/yr
paid-time-off
165,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,389 - 17,771USD/yr
workday
162,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,752 - 19,388USD/yr
planning-and-design
157,414 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,338 - 18,172USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
134,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,527 - 17,893USD/yr
health-care
129,845 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,917 - 18,435USD/yr
clubs-organizations
125,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,769 - 18,670USD/yr
Problem Solving
114,943 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,073 - 122,501USD/yr
Communication Skills
113,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,005 - 120,077USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
111,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,797USD/yr
job-descriptions
110,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,604 - 18,440USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
107,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,981 - 17,687USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
107,005 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,477 - 18,244USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
104,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,320 - 17,908USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,484 - 95,666USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
103,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,309 - 18,018USD/yr
Communication
102,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
102,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
99,051 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,520 - 16,726USD/yr
Time Management
97,413 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,761 - 109,360USD/yr
Patient Care
96,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,589 - 162,782USD/yr
salary-range
92,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,586 - 19,122USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
Microsoft Office
91,344 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,653 - 107,481USD/yr
adp
91,126 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,855 - 15,749USD/yr
Training
90,607 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,249 - 110,083USD/yr
life-insurance
90,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,405 - 17,767USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
89,673 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,587 - 117,070USD/yr
dating-personals
89,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,538 - 18,617USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
89,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,329 - 18,208USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
86,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,291 - 17,657USD/yr
visual-art-design
84,490 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,289 - 18,262USD/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.