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 8,791,467 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,003 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,519USD/yr
training-certification
488,214 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,139 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,545 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,992USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,759 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
280,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,673 - 124,637USD/yr
Customer Service
275,315 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,578 - 99,728USD/yr
Compliance
274,173 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,662 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,822 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,319 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,937 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,256 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 19,320USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,904 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
155,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,599 - 109,371USD/yr
life-insurance
146,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,762 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,147 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,575 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,978 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,821 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,276 - 56,070USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,238 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,805 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
104,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,151 - 123,192USD/yr
Communication
101,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,161 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,838 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,498 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,283 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,130 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,859 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,624 - 16,089USD/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.