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 8,778,598 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,103 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,519USD/yr
training-certification
488,304 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,617 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,992USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
274,835 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,576 - 124,573USD/yr
Compliance
274,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
Customer Service
272,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,511 - 99,725USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,726 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,878 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,983 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,219 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,098 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,322USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,275 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
152,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,337 - 109,066USD/yr
life-insurance
146,799 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,841 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,796 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,838 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,913 - 55,557USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,494 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,245 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,823 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,218 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
101,540 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,960 - 122,967USD/yr
Communication
101,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,853 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,374 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,155 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,351 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,379 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.