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 8,781,056 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
524,327 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,994 - 18,523USD/yr
training-certification
488,499 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,091 - 18,440USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,961 - 18,559USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,390 - 18,997USD/yr
lift-and-shift
308,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,297 - 18,938USD/yr
Customer Service
274,386 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,315 - 99,508USD/yr
Compliance
274,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,615 - 18,206USD/yr
Communication
273,920 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,283 - 124,256USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,013 - 18,346USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,034 - 18,942USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,965 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,858 - 18,175USD/yr
clubs-organizations
201,068 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,983 - 18,820USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,563 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,291 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,407 - 18,056USD/yr
workday
172,155 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,321USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
165,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
152,732 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,002 - 108,524USD/yr
life-insurance
146,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,119USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,344USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,757 - 18,194USD/yr
vision-care
127,629 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
126,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,928 - 18,371USD/yr
401k
115,649 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,998 - 55,808USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,647 - 16,856USD/yr
support
107,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,858 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,322 - 18,843USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,276 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,176 - 19,906USD/yr
Communication
101,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,920USD/yr
Problem Solving
99,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,707 - 122,605USD/yr
management
98,180 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,245 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,993 - 19,022USD/yr
professional-development
93,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,005 - 18,717USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,565 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,840 - 18,398USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,563 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,654 - 18,209USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,403 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.