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 7,079,755 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
358,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,378 - 41,780USD/yr
Customer Service
336,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,473 - 99,344USD/yr
time-and-attendance
329,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,638 - 18,398USD/yr
Communication
329,264 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,465 - 134,409USD/yr
education-training
270,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,859 - 49,201USD/yr
training-and-development
260,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,223 - 41,486USD/yr
training-certification
250,923 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,586 - 18,251USD/yr
ecology-environment
230,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,005 - 54,621USD/yr
policies-and-practices
192,804 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,749 - 19,836USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
188,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,743USD/yr
Teamwork
180,850 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,292 - 108,836USD/yr
Compliance
167,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,613 - 18,288USD/yr
microsoft-excel
163,256 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,311 - 84,211USD/yr
workday
160,270 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,487 - 22,147USD/yr
state-local-municipal
156,160 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,659USD/yr
lift-and-shift
154,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,306 - 17,222USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
139,521 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,129 - 20,541USD/yr
paid-time-off
137,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,424 - 17,807USD/yr
planning-and-design
130,773 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,423 - 46,871USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,574 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,051 - 122,438USD/yr
Communication Skills
112,394 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,440 - 120,711USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
111,933 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,499 - 17,864USD/yr
health-care
111,507 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,943 - 18,456USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,174 - 19,068USD/yr
clubs-organizations
105,311 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,264 - 20,665USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,649 - 95,943USD/yr
Communication
102,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,764 - 18,702USD/yr
environment
102,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,962 - 18,955USD/yr
management
99,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,719 - 18,704USD/yr
Time Management
97,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,040 - 126,892USD/yr
Patient Care
97,130 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,501 - 162,791USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
95,834 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,573 - 82,354USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
93,120 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,384 - 19,493USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,694 - 18,638USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
91,516 job openings
Avg. salary range
93,388 - 98,970USD/yr
job-descriptions
90,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,589 - 18,410USD/yr
Training
90,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,755 - 126,838USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
90,026 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,491 - 138,672USD/yr
Microsoft Office
89,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,270 - 108,139USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
89,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,780 - 81,189USD/yr
adp
88,978 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,839 - 15,738USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,431 - 19,191USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
87,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,097 - 66,930USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
86,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,221 - 67,158USD/yr
Documentation
85,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,926 - 111,923USD/yr
Sales
83,590 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,850 - 145,988USD/yr
Leadership
83,091 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,913 - 135,373USD/yr
Attention To Detail
82,702 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,018 - 98,974USD/yr
education
81,107 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,118 - 18,945USD/yr
Entry Level
81,106 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,799 - 99,719USD/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.