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 6,712,964 job listings - 2026
Top 34 Skills by Demand
Compliance
516,520 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,495 - 51,052USD/yr
Health Care
348,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,215 - 38,038USD/yr
Life Insurance
317,788 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,082 - 62,438USD/yr
Communication
280,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,560 - 127,067USD/yr
Vision Care
276,780 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,500 - 95,237USD/yr
Vision Insurance
273,625 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,384 - 96,155USD/yr
401k
237,799 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,260 - 54,517USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
232,849 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,276 - 56,710USD/yr
Sep Ira 401k
227,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,197 - 37,703USD/yr
Customer Service
219,326 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,142 - 97,332USD/yr
Disabilities Ada
201,963 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,034 - 47,277USD/yr
Dental Insurance
201,205 job openings
Avg. salary range
189,206 - 227,037USD/yr
Professional Development
200,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,732 - 41,754USD/yr
Employee Assistance
199,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,440 - 37,229USD/yr
Mentoring
189,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,379 - 45,399USD/yr
Retirement Savings 401 K
182,541 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,037 - 33,687USD/yr
Background Investigations
174,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,452 - 72,840USD/yr
Presentations
173,927 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,627 - 36,693USD/yr
Tuition Assistance
167,144 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,568 - 41,855USD/yr
Troubleshooting
164,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,943 - 101,403USD/yr
Patient Care
153,853 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,032 - 28,242USD/yr
Retirement Planning
151,677 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,939 - 70,471USD/yr
Employee Discounts
151,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,037 - 142,389USD/yr
Sexual Orientation
148,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,253 - 27,325USD/yr
Competencies
147,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,779 - 51,597USD/yr
Teamwork
143,713 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,931 - 110,581USD/yr
Colleges Universities
142,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,475 - 47,396USD/yr
Pharmaceutical Drugs
141,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,640 - 27,094USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
133,654 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,735 - 34,265USD/yr
Time Management
132,076 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,737 - 72,176USD/yr
Carried Interest
124,703 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,727 - 33,214USD/yr
Audits
121,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,584 - 76,792USD/yr
Adp
120,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,129 - 21,491USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,823 - 126,408USD/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.