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 7,261,452 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
400,618 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,637 - 18,185USD/yr
training-certification
373,976 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,607 - 18,056USD/yr
ecology-environment
344,435 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,589 - 18,146USD/yr
policies-and-practices
285,470 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,920 - 18,601USD/yr
Customer Service
278,090 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,112 - 99,383USD/yr
Communication
274,827 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,877 - 124,037USD/yr
lift-and-shift
236,304 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,127 - 16,650USD/yr
state-local-municipal
230,465 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,916 - 18,582USD/yr
Compliance
221,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,417 - 17,953USD/yr
paid-time-off
208,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,480 - 17,797USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
205,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,681 - 18,503USD/yr
planning-and-design
189,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,368 - 18,068USD/yr
microsoft-excel
171,494 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,339 - 16,084USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
166,064 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,670 - 17,893USD/yr
workday
160,843 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,738 - 19,334USD/yr
Teamwork
154,164 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,712 - 108,589USD/yr
clubs-organizations
153,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,584USD/yr
health-care
148,818 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,965 - 18,439USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
133,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,135 - 17,721USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
127,631 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,454 - 18,107USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
126,130 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,352 - 17,837USD/yr
life-insurance
112,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,521 - 17,665USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
109,293 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,522 - 18,229USD/yr
support
107,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
103,999 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,352 - 17,677USD/yr
Communication
101,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,395 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
100,417 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,533 - 16,718USD/yr
visual-art-design
100,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,317 - 18,169USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
98,842 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,673 - 18,069USD/yr
management
98,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
vision-care
97,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,408 - 17,525USD/yr
Problem Solving
97,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,195 - 122,183USD/yr
vision-insurance
96,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,397 - 17,522USD/yr
trade-shows-events
92,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,528 - 17,950USD/yr
adp
91,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,984 - 15,837USD/yr
knowledge
91,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
401k
91,254 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,420 - 63,084USD/yr
health
87,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
86,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,089 - 96,078USD/yr
Patient Care
83,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,903 - 163,166USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
82,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,580 - 18,096USD/yr
Microsoft Office
81,122 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,630 - 107,366USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
80,598 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,225 - 19,576USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
80,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,925 - 116,016USD/yr
education
79,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
Communication Skills
79,849 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,118 - 121,131USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
79,835 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,474 - 15,927USD/yr
Training
79,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,727USD/yr
Time Management
78,490 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,973 - 110,193USD/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.