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 7,612,107 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
407,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,671 - 18,350USD/yr
time-and-attendance
373,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,632 - 18,377USD/yr
Customer Service
337,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,047 - 98,837USD/yr
Communication
327,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,797 - 123,527USD/yr
education-training
307,793 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,587 - 18,262USD/yr
training-and-development
296,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,569 - 18,441USD/yr
training-certification
285,836 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,569 - 18,206USD/yr
ecology-environment
261,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,493 - 18,127USD/yr
policies-and-practices
219,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,799 - 18,555USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
212,351 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,290 - 17,742USD/yr
Compliance
183,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,361 - 17,928USD/yr
Teamwork
180,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,338 - 108,664USD/yr
state-local-municipal
178,858 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,800 - 18,595USD/yr
lift-and-shift
174,066 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,324 - 17,245USD/yr
microsoft-excel
166,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,340 - 16,110USD/yr
workday
162,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,751 - 19,387USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
158,737 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,586 - 18,447USD/yr
paid-time-off
155,281 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,395 - 17,783USD/yr
planning-and-design
149,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,339 - 18,171USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
126,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,535 - 17,895USD/yr
health-care
123,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,920 - 18,439USD/yr
clubs-organizations
119,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,776 - 18,679USD/yr
Problem Solving
114,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,073 - 122,501USD/yr
Communication Skills
113,702 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,005 - 120,077USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
106,221 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,100 - 17,789USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,354 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,486 - 95,670USD/yr
job-descriptions
103,155 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,604 - 18,418USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
102,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,974 - 17,666USD/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
youth-organizations-resources
101,828 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,473 - 18,243USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
99,433 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,321 - 17,910USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
98,225 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,518 - 16,726USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
98,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,308 - 18,017USD/yr
Time Management
97,416 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,762 - 109,361USD/yr
Patient Care
96,747 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,589 - 162,782USD/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
90,865 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,858 - 15,755USD/yr
Training
90,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,250 - 110,084USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
89,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,587 - 117,070USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
salary-range
87,835 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,587 - 19,126USD/yr
life-insurance
85,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,396 - 17,753USD/yr
dating-personals
85,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,538 - 18,608USD/yr
Documentation
84,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,949 - 111,791USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
84,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,324 - 18,212USD/yr
Sales
83,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,432 - 131,745USD/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.