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 6,775,448 job listings - 2026
Top 34 Skills by Demand
Compliance
521,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,270 - 50,768USD/yr
Health Care
352,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,084 - 37,862USD/yr
Life Insurance
320,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,632 - 61,930USD/yr
Communication
281,521 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,497 - 126,956USD/yr
Vision Care
279,074 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,855 - 97,391USD/yr
Vision Insurance
275,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,782 - 98,382USD/yr
401k
240,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,056 - 57,038USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
233,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,094 - 56,485USD/yr
Sep Ira 401k
229,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,441 - 40,850USD/yr
Customer Service
220,161 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,119 - 97,272USD/yr
Disabilities Ada
204,431 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,718 - 46,903USD/yr
Dental Insurance
202,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
193,183 - 232,818USD/yr
Professional Development
202,319 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,081 - 42,450USD/yr
Employee Assistance
201,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,202 - 37,008USD/yr
Mentoring
191,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,489 - 45,646USD/yr
Retirement Savings 401 K
184,378 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,896 - 33,534USD/yr
Background Investigations
176,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
54,962 - 72,220USD/yr
Presentations
175,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,481 - 36,529USD/yr
Tuition Assistance
169,269 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,297 - 41,557USD/yr
Troubleshooting
165,696 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,480 - 100,779USD/yr
Patient Care
155,766 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,961 - 28,153USD/yr
Retirement Planning
153,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,349 - 73,190USD/yr
Employee Discounts
152,992 job openings
Avg. salary range
130,595 - 153,715USD/yr
Sexual Orientation
150,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,153 - 27,212USD/yr
Competencies
149,144 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,485 - 51,210USD/yr
Teamwork
144,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,663 - 110,157USD/yr
Colleges Universities
144,081 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,217 - 47,017USD/yr
Pharmaceutical Drugs
143,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,582 - 27,028USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
134,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,669 - 34,186USD/yr
Time Management
133,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,359 - 71,603USD/yr
Carried Interest
126,273 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,506 - 33,043USD/yr
Audits
122,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,095 - 76,152USD/yr
Adp
120,832 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,114 - 21,475USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,901 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,738 - 126,300USD/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.