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 8,798,665 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,220 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,994 - 18,523USD/yr
training-certification
488,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,091 - 18,440USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,374 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,961 - 18,559USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,769 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,390 - 18,997USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,433 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,297 - 18,938USD/yr
Communication
281,051 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,363 - 124,133USD/yr
Customer Service
278,839 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,367 - 99,437USD/yr
Compliance
274,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,615 - 18,206USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,013 - 18,346USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,792 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,034 - 18,942USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,501 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,858 - 18,175USD/yr
clubs-organizations
201,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,983 - 18,820USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,315 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,407 - 18,056USD/yr
workday
172,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,322USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
155,631 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,965 - 108,384USD/yr
life-insurance
146,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,965 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,818 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,119USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,506 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,344USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,757 - 18,194USD/yr
vision-care
127,609 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
126,012 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,928 - 18,371USD/yr
401k
115,842 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,272 - 56,089USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,248 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,847 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,322 - 18,843USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Problem Solving
102,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,712 - 122,423USD/yr
Communication
101,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,379 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,226 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,993 - 19,022USD/yr
professional-development
93,869 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,005 - 18,717USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,549 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,840 - 18,398USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,327 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,654 - 18,209USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
86,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,845 - 95,787USD/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.