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 8,022,808 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,351USD/yr
training-certification
433,289 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,251USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,552 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,387 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
Customer Service
278,841 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,227 - 99,516USD/yr
Communication
275,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,901 - 123,974USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,224 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,284 - 16,945USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,740 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,067 - 18,856USD/yr
Compliance
248,850 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,490 - 18,042USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,691 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,718 - 18,050USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,292 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,791USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,617 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,475 - 18,225USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,739 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,743 - 18,009USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,607USD/yr
workday
166,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
Teamwork
154,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,811 - 108,606USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,038 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,467 - 18,001USD/yr
life-insurance
130,145 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 17,964USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,625 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,657 - 18,611USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,951 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,505 - 17,913USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,501 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,392 - 18,278USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,911 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,454 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,472 - 17,639USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,059 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,463 - 17,644USD/yr
support
107,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,706 - 18,233USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,741 - 59,013USD/yr
Communication
101,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
Problem Solving
98,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,440 - 122,415USD/yr
management
98,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
adp
95,736 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,937 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,037 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
86,686 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,008 - 95,997USD/yr
mentoring
84,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,854USD/yr
Patient Care
83,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,945 - 162,787USD/yr
professional-development
83,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,320 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,255 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,379 - 18,968USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,601 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,626 - 18,121USD/yr
Microsoft Office
82,489 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,611 - 107,267USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,560 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/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.