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 7,156,660 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,654 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,453 - 26,647USD/yr
training-certification
535,642 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,204USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,799USD/yr
Compliance
295,196 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,667USD/yr
Communication
281,632 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,980 - 124,871USD/yr
Customer Service
275,334 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,603 - 99,766USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,171 - 21,673USD/yr
health-care
196,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,879 - 20,376USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,857 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,422 - 19,311USD/yr
life-insurance
161,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,862 - 18,939USD/yr
Teamwork
155,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,581 - 110,244USD/yr
vision-care
139,687 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
401k
126,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,873 - 57,290USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,014 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,760 - 21,924USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,563 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,832 - 17,111USD/yr
support
107,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,035 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,473 - 123,537USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,290 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,753 - 21,767USD/yr
mentoring
102,335 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,068 - 15,913USD/yr
Communication
101,480 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
employee-assistance
101,300 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,135 - 21,308USD/yr
dental-insurance
100,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,314 - 27,469USD/yr
management
98,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,655 - 21,685USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,878 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,473 - 23,709USD/yr
background-investigations
89,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,893 - 18,133USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
88,813 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,334 - 23,620USD/yr
health
87,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,261 - 171,321USD/yr
Communication Skills
85,940 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,510 - 122,405USD/yr
tuition-assistance
85,795 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,792 - 19,082USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,450 - 97,328USD/yr
Microsoft Office
85,330 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,938 - 107,685USD/yr
Python
82,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,577 - 20,562USD/yr
Time Management
82,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,936 - 109,914USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,310 - 116,116USD/yr
education
79,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
external-workforce
79,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,709 - 21,377USD/yr
Training
79,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,727USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
78,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,935 - 22,076USD/yr
Training
78,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,170 - 111,326USD/yr
retirement-planning
77,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,485 - 26,523USD/yr
competencies
77,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,017USD/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.