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 8,786,923 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,994 - 18,523USD/yr
training-certification
488,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,091 - 18,440USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,432 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,961 - 18,559USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,823 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,390 - 18,997USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,995 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,297 - 18,938USD/yr
Communication
276,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,277 - 124,175USD/yr
Customer Service
275,940 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,304 - 99,465USD/yr
Compliance
274,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,615 - 18,206USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,726 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,013 - 18,346USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,840 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,034 - 18,942USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,858 - 18,175USD/yr
clubs-organizations
201,057 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,983 - 18,820USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,555 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,330 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,279 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,407 - 18,056USD/yr
workday
172,143 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,321USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,337 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,989 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
153,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,983 - 108,519USD/yr
life-insurance
146,846 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,837 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,119USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,522 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,344USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,757 - 18,194USD/yr
vision-care
127,624 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
126,026 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,882 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,928 - 18,371USD/yr
401k
115,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,073 - 55,874USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,520 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,647 - 16,856USD/yr
support
107,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,855 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,322 - 18,843USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,269 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Communication
101,520 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,379 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
Problem Solving
100,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,633 - 122,462USD/yr
adp
99,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,920USD/yr
management
98,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,993 - 19,022USD/yr
professional-development
93,884 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,005 - 18,717USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,840 - 18,398USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,554 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,337 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,654 - 18,209USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,389 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,624 - 16,089USD/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.