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 8,007,249 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,324 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,777 - 18,348USD/yr
training-certification
433,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,769 - 18,249USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,319 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
Customer Service
273,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,303 - 99,509USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,152 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,285 - 16,947USD/yr
Communication
272,579 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,283 - 124,324USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,064 - 18,853USD/yr
Compliance
248,797 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,488 - 18,038USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,045USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,220 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,877 - 18,786USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,582 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,473 - 18,222USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,738 - 18,001USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,793 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,436 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,608USD/yr
workday
166,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,629 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
Teamwork
152,308 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,953 - 108,496USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,695 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,013 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,463 - 17,997USD/yr
life-insurance
130,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,739 - 17,952USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,649 - 18,598USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,932 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,501 - 17,907USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,486 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,392 - 18,278USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,891 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,432 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,462 - 17,625USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,037 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,453 - 17,629USD/yr
support
107,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,536 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,699 - 18,221USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,915 - 58,819USD/yr
Communication
101,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,389 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
Problem Solving
98,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,677 - 122,574USD/yr
management
98,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
adp
95,727 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,022 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,381 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
85,139 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,852 - 95,834USD/yr
mentoring
84,341 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,855USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
professional-development
83,307 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,368 - 18,952USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,575 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,614 - 18,102USD/yr
Patient Care
82,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,654 - 163,892USD/yr
Microsoft Office
81,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,781 - 107,479USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/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.