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 7,995,995 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,351USD/yr
training-certification
433,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,252USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,285 - 16,947USD/yr
Customer Service
271,064 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,278 - 99,567USD/yr
Communication
269,067 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,197 - 124,403USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,713 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,067 - 18,857USD/yr
Compliance
248,832 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,490 - 18,042USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,718 - 18,050USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,791USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,603 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,475 - 18,225USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,713 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,743 - 18,009USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,806 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,447 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,608USD/yr
workday
166,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
Teamwork
150,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,893 - 108,625USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,717 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,026 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,466 - 18,001USD/yr
life-insurance
130,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 17,964USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,657 - 18,611USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,944 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,505 - 17,913USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,392 - 18,278USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,471 - 17,639USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,462 - 17,644USD/yr
support
107,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,556 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,706 - 18,233USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,528 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,590 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,814 - 59,010USD/yr
Communication
101,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,391 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
98,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Problem Solving
96,284 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,602 - 122,644USD/yr
adp
95,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,929 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,383 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
84,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,886 - 95,880USD/yr
mentoring
84,350 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,855USD/yr
professional-development
83,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,379 - 18,968USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,587 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,626 - 18,121USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,555 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/yr
Patient Care
81,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,711 - 164,040USD/yr
dental-insurance
81,341 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,174 - 17,020USD/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.