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 7,131,749 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
363,464 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,682 - 18,366USD/yr
Customer Service
337,579 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,151 - 98,952USD/yr
time-and-attendance
334,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,638 - 18,395USD/yr
Communication
329,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,849 - 123,562USD/yr
education-training
274,036 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,604 - 18,297USD/yr
training-and-development
263,883 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,591 - 18,485USD/yr
training-certification
254,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,585 - 18,246USD/yr
ecology-environment
233,579 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,502 - 18,133USD/yr
policies-and-practices
195,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,801 - 18,567USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
190,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,291 - 17,745USD/yr
Teamwork
181,304 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,357 - 108,663USD/yr
Compliance
168,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,981USD/yr
microsoft-excel
163,515 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,340 - 16,107USD/yr
workday
160,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,392USD/yr
state-local-municipal
158,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,813 - 18,649USD/yr
lift-and-shift
156,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,307 - 17,216USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
141,156 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,594 - 18,497USD/yr
paid-time-off
139,351 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 17,801USD/yr
planning-and-design
132,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,357 - 18,204USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,057 - 122,441USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
113,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,502 - 17,859USD/yr
Communication Skills
112,624 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,322 - 120,569USD/yr
health-care
112,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,948 - 18,466USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
clubs-organizations
106,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,809 - 18,744USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,788 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,648 - 95,949USD/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
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Time Management
97,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,815 - 109,417USD/yr
Patient Care
97,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,335 - 162,673USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
95,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,514 - 16,711USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
94,245 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,085 - 17,777USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
92,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,987 - 17,691USD/yr
job-descriptions
91,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,593 - 18,413USD/yr
Training
90,982 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,237 - 110,045USD/yr
Microsoft Office
90,330 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,766 - 107,578USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
90,290 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,465 - 18,247USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
90,143 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,787 - 117,378USD/yr
adp
89,044 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,842 - 15,739USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
88,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,342 - 17,967USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
87,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,334 - 18,092USD/yr
Documentation
85,436 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,930 - 111,932USD/yr
Sales
83,971 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,500 - 131,934USD/yr
Leadership
83,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,466 - 135,210USD/yr
Attention To Detail
82,878 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,018 - 98,980USD/yr
Entry Level
81,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,778 - 99,719USD/yr
education
81,109 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/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.