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 11,009,535 job listings - 2026
Top 42 Skills by Demand
education-training
1,118,258 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,340 - 63,195USD/yr
training-certification
1,048,387 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,239 - 57,206USD/yr
ecology-environment
953,406 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,835 - 64,398USD/yr
Compliance
516,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,490 - 51,045USD/yr
clubs-organizations
417,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,650 - 40,579USD/yr
health-care
348,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,211 - 38,031USD/yr
life-insurance
317,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,091 - 62,445USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
299,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,091 - 81,327USD/yr
Communication
289,074 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,605 - 127,055USD/yr
vision-care
276,826 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,476 - 95,206USD/yr
vision-insurance
273,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,366 - 96,133USD/yr
401k
238,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,436 - 54,739USD/yr
microsoft-excel
232,865 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,276 - 56,710USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
227,254 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,195 - 37,703USD/yr
Customer Service
225,807 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,122 - 97,295USD/yr
disabilities-ada
201,999 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,021 - 47,260USD/yr
dental-insurance
201,238 job openings
Avg. salary range
189,117 - 226,956USD/yr
professional-development
200,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,727 - 41,749USD/yr
employee-assistance
199,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,433 - 37,221USD/yr
mentoring
189,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,379 - 45,398USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
182,636 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,022 - 33,670USD/yr
background-investigations
175,069 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,442 - 72,826USD/yr
presentations
173,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,627 - 36,693USD/yr
tuition-assistance
167,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,553 - 41,837USD/yr
troubleshooting
164,261 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,924 - 101,375USD/yr
patient-care
153,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,031 - 28,233USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
153,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,610 - 38,533USD/yr
retirement-planning
151,712 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,928 - 70,458USD/yr
employee-discounts
151,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,037 - 142,389USD/yr
external-workforce
149,806 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,112 - 49,698USD/yr
Teamwork
148,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
78,042 - 110,748USD/yr
sexual-orientation
148,291 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,245 - 27,316USD/yr
competencies
147,504 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,772 - 51,587USD/yr
colleges-universities
142,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,478 - 47,401USD/yr
pharmaceutical-drugs
141,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,640 - 27,095USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
133,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,735 - 34,265USD/yr
time-management
132,090 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,737 - 72,175USD/yr
online
131,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,453 - 52,059USD/yr
carried-interest
124,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,730 - 33,216USD/yr
audits
121,085 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,577 - 76,783USD/yr
adp
120,560 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,131 - 21,480USD/yr
Problem Solving
118,004 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,822 - 126,403USD/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.