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 7,188,256 job listings - 2026
Top 49 Skills by Demand
education-training
586,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,431 - 28,502USD/yr
training-certification
546,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,176 - 26,201USD/yr
ecology-environment
502,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,129 - 22,892USD/yr
Compliance
299,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,556 - 20,635USD/yr
Communication
287,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,529 - 125,169USD/yr
Customer Service
274,940 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,682 - 99,642USD/yr
clubs-organizations
224,088 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,211 - 21,702USD/yr
health-care
200,963 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,024 - 24,472USD/yr
microsoft-excel
191,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,532 - 19,454USD/yr
life-insurance
164,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,466 - 28,964USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
159,391 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,939 - 19,074USD/yr
Teamwork
157,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,205 - 109,459USD/yr
vision-care
141,520 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,256 - 24,005USD/yr
vision-insurance
139,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,416 - 24,215USD/yr
401k
128,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,011 - 57,093USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
119,091 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,943 - 22,120USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,849 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,827 - 17,103USD/yr
Problem Solving
110,905 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,860 - 123,686USD/yr
support
107,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
professional-development
105,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,763 - 21,772USD/yr
disabilities-ada
104,869 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,736 - 21,174USD/yr
mentoring
104,353 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,069 - 21,842USD/yr
employee-assistance
103,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,804 - 24,744USD/yr
adp
101,920 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,050 - 15,897USD/yr
dental-insurance
101,437 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,341 - 27,821USD/yr
Communication
101,430 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,276 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
presentations
98,798 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,747 - 25,055USD/yr
management
98,089 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
95,828 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,800 - 21,850USD/yr
troubleshooting
92,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,329 - 23,398USD/yr
background-investigations
91,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,975 - 18,260USD/yr
knowledge
91,283 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
Communication Skills
89,971 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,995 - 121,924USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
89,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,397 - 23,712USD/yr
Microsoft Office
88,014 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,844 - 107,589USD/yr
tuition-assistance
87,754 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,321USD/yr
health
87,280 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,464 job openings
Avg. salary range
122,670 - 170,267USD/yr
Time Management
85,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,799 - 109,261USD/yr
Inventory Management
84,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,517 - 97,538USD/yr
Python
82,695 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,567 - 20,519USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
81,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,116 - 116,129USD/yr
external-workforce
80,666 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,319USD/yr
education
79,841 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
79,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,981 - 22,135USD/yr
Training
79,714 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,590 - 111,273USD/yr
patient-care
79,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,170 - 22,139USD/yr
retirement-planning
79,065 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,372 - 26,344USD/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.