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 8,795,048 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
523,983 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,520USD/yr
training-certification
488,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,087 - 18,436USD/yr
ecology-environment
449,125 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,957 - 18,554USD/yr
policies-and-practices
373,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,386 - 18,993USD/yr
lift-and-shift
307,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,899 - 17,037USD/yr
state-local-municipal
300,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,292 - 18,931USD/yr
Communication
281,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,911 - 124,948USD/yr
Customer Service
276,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,576 - 99,712USD/yr
Compliance
274,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,611 - 18,200USD/yr
paid-time-off
270,598 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,006 - 18,338USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
268,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,028 - 18,935USD/yr
planning-and-design
246,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,326USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
215,312 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,848 - 18,163USD/yr
clubs-organizations
200,927 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,977 - 18,812USD/yr
microsoft-excel
185,487 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,543 - 16,358USD/yr
health-care
183,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,385 - 18,720USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
175,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,401 - 18,048USD/yr
workday
172,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 19,320USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
166,214 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,648 - 18,396USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
164,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,608 - 18,142USD/yr
Teamwork
155,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,387 - 110,360USD/yr
life-insurance
146,757 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,989 - 18,287USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
142,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,819 - 18,868USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
136,755 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,676 - 18,118USD/yr
visual-art-design
130,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,458 - 18,343USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
130,143 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 18,185USD/yr
vision-care
127,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,707 - 17,833USD/yr
vision-insurance
125,973 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,697 - 17,838USD/yr
trade-shows-events
119,820 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,913 - 18,356USD/yr
401k
115,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,956 - 58,717USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
108,475 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,646 - 16,855USD/yr
support
107,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
106,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,304 - 18,822USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
106,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,178 - 19,908USD/yr
Problem Solving
104,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,416 - 123,579USD/yr
Communication
101,511 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
adp
99,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,066 - 15,921USD/yr
management
98,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
mentoring
94,184 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,985 - 19,014USD/yr
professional-development
93,835 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,990 - 18,699USD/yr
disabilities-ada
93,511 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,817 - 18,371USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
93,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,446 - 18,978USD/yr
employee-assistance
92,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,633 - 18,185USD/yr
dental-insurance
91,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,288 - 17,126USD/yr
knowledge
91,360 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
91,127 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,422 - 18,352USD/yr
presentations
89,856 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 18,448USD/yr
health
87,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
86,372 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.