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 6,726,359 job listings - 2026
Top 34 Skills by Demand
Compliance
516,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,494 - 51,049USD/yr
Health Care
348,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,212 - 38,033USD/yr
Life Insurance
317,826 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,077 - 62,433USD/yr
Communication
285,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,526 - 127,028USD/yr
Vision Care
276,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,478 - 95,209USD/yr
Vision Insurance
273,654 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,368 - 96,136USD/yr
401k
238,125 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,439 - 54,796USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
232,857 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,276 - 56,710USD/yr
Sep Ira 401k
227,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,197 - 37,703USD/yr
Customer Service
222,226 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,127 - 97,268USD/yr
Disabilities Ada
201,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,030 - 47,271USD/yr
Dental Insurance
201,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
189,145 - 226,956USD/yr
Professional Development
200,088 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,729 - 41,751USD/yr
Employee Assistance
199,040 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,436 - 37,225USD/yr
Mentoring
189,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,379 - 45,399USD/yr
Retirement Savings 401 K
182,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,037 - 33,687USD/yr
Background Investigations
175,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,452 - 72,840USD/yr
Presentations
173,942 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,627 - 36,693USD/yr
Tuition Assistance
167,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,560 - 41,845USD/yr
Troubleshooting
164,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,943 - 101,403USD/yr
Patient Care
153,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,028 - 28,234USD/yr
Retirement Planning
151,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,939 - 70,471USD/yr
Employee Discounts
151,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,037 - 142,389USD/yr
Sexual Orientation
148,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,253 - 27,325USD/yr
Competencies
147,486 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,775 - 51,591USD/yr
Teamwork
146,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,859 - 110,461USD/yr
Colleges Universities
142,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,469 - 47,387USD/yr
Pharmaceutical Drugs
141,904 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,640 - 27,094USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
133,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,735 - 34,265USD/yr
Time Management
132,088 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,725 - 72,155USD/yr
Carried Interest
124,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,727 - 33,214USD/yr
Audits
121,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,584 - 76,792USD/yr
Adp
120,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,129 - 21,491USD/yr
Problem Solving
117,754 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,800 - 126,371USD/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.