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 8,795,302 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
523,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,520USD/yr
training-certification
488,107 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,456 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,993USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,710 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
282,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,985 - 125,033USD/yr
Customer Service
276,569 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,592 - 99,728USD/yr
Compliance
274,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,714 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,870 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,425 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,225 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,098 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 19,320USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,838 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
156,089 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,549 - 110,593USD/yr
life-insurance
146,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,785 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,712 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,108 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,556 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,793 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,105 - 58,945USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,780 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,178 - 19,908USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,296 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,477 - 123,646USD/yr
Communication
101,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,148 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,169 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,813 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,092 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,818 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,343 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Patient Care
86,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,390 - 171,533USD/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.