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 8,775,669 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,113 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,519USD/yr
training-certification
488,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,217 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,624 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,992USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Compliance
274,225 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
Communication
273,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,568 - 124,564USD/yr
Customer Service
271,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,504 - 99,709USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,662 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,732 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,883 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,515 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
175,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,099 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,322USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
151,776 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,252 - 108,836USD/yr
life-insurance
146,805 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,799 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,748 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
126,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,843 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,894 - 55,541USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,502 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
106,825 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/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
Problem Solving
101,036 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,948 - 122,873USD/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
94,206 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,857 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,531 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,522 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,312 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
91,156 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,879 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
86,382 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.