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 8,007,745 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,782 - 18,357USD/yr
training-certification
433,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,775 - 18,258USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,381 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,809 - 18,436USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
Customer Service
273,426 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,304 - 99,513USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,285 - 16,947USD/yr
Communication
272,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,288 - 124,322USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,633 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,064 - 18,853USD/yr
Compliance
248,756 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,494 - 18,048USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,045USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,180 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,886 - 18,800USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,478 - 18,230USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,632 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,738 - 18,001USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,608USD/yr
workday
166,293 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,582 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
Teamwork
152,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,958 - 108,509USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
145,972 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,471 - 18,010USD/yr
life-insurance
130,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,739 - 17,952USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,553 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,649 - 18,598USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,512 - 17,925USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,399 - 18,289USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,418 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,462 - 17,625USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,023 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,453 - 17,629USD/yr
support
107,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,699 - 18,221USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,500 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,915 - 58,819USD/yr
Communication
101,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,389 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
Problem Solving
98,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,685 - 122,593USD/yr
management
98,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
adp
95,726 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,016 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,380 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,858 - 95,843USD/yr
mentoring
84,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,855USD/yr
Microsoft Office
83,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,888 - 107,618USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
professional-development
83,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,368 - 18,952USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,614 - 18,102USD/yr
Patient Care
82,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,654 - 163,892USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/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.