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 7,158,840 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,453 - 26,646USD/yr
training-certification
535,704 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,204USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,228 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,799USD/yr
Compliance
295,220 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,667USD/yr
Communication
281,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,967 - 124,840USD/yr
Customer Service
275,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,583 - 99,720USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,171 - 21,673USD/yr
health-care
196,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,879 - 20,376USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,862 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,422 - 19,311USD/yr
life-insurance
161,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,180 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,869 - 18,944USD/yr
Teamwork
155,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,581 - 110,237USD/yr
vision-care
139,695 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,922 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
401k
126,054 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,860 - 57,259USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,760 - 21,924USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,566 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,832 - 17,111USD/yr
support
107,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,153 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,448 - 123,481USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,465 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,751 - 21,766USD/yr
mentoring
102,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,068 - 15,913USD/yr
Communication
101,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
employee-assistance
101,316 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,134 - 21,306USD/yr
dental-insurance
100,151 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,314 - 27,469USD/yr
management
98,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,655 - 21,685USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,888 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,473 - 23,709USD/yr
background-investigations
89,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,893 - 18,133USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
88,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,334 - 23,620USD/yr
health
87,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,151 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,309 - 171,379USD/yr
Communication Skills
85,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,555 - 122,486USD/yr
tuition-assistance
85,806 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,792 - 19,082USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,484 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,444 - 97,317USD/yr
Microsoft Office
85,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,929 - 107,667USD/yr
Time Management
82,179 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,943 - 109,918USD/yr
Python
82,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,577 - 20,562USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,306 - 116,105USD/yr
education
79,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
external-workforce
79,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,709 - 21,377USD/yr
Training
79,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,727USD/yr
coaching-mentoring
78,224 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,935 - 22,076USD/yr
Training
78,150 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,154 - 111,314USD/yr
retirement-planning
77,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,485 - 26,523USD/yr
competencies
77,770 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,017USD/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.