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 6,868,939 job listings - 2026
Top 34 Skills by Demand
Compliance
530,289 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,886 - 50,276USD/yr
Health Care
358,068 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,851 - 37,550USD/yr
Life Insurance
325,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,972 - 61,165USD/yr
Vision Care
282,781 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,786 - 96,162USD/yr
Communication
280,306 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,498 - 126,978USD/yr
Vision Insurance
279,531 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,675 - 97,109USD/yr
401k
243,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,555 - 56,460USD/yr
Microsoft Excel
236,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,864 - 56,203USD/yr
Sep Ira 401k
233,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,057 - 40,447USD/yr
Customer Service
219,036 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,115 - 97,221USD/yr
Disabilities Ada
208,218 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,322 - 46,437USD/yr
Professional Development
205,857 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,741 - 42,105USD/yr
Dental Insurance
204,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
194,087 - 229,982USD/yr
Employee Assistance
204,411 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,942 - 36,796USD/yr
Mentoring
194,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,162 - 45,239USD/yr
Retirement Savings 401 K
187,372 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,656 - 33,293USD/yr
Background Investigations
180,139 job openings
Avg. salary range
54,451 - 71,461USD/yr
Presentations
178,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,255 - 36,278USD/yr
Tuition Assistance
172,243 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,845 - 41,053USD/yr
Troubleshooting
168,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,776 - 99,853USD/yr
Patient Care
158,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,866 - 27,999USD/yr
Employee Discounts
155,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
136,329 - 151,432USD/yr
Retirement Planning
155,045 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,491 - 72,156USD/yr
Sexual Orientation
153,108 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,998 - 27,029USD/yr
Competencies
151,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,106 - 50,703USD/yr
Colleges Universities
146,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,900 - 46,555USD/yr
Pharmaceutical Drugs
146,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,496 - 26,915USD/yr
Teamwork
143,611 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,598 - 110,133USD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
135,650 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,564 - 34,058USD/yr
Time Management
135,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,896 - 70,887USD/yr
Carried Interest
128,774 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,184 - 32,837USD/yr
Audits
124,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,452 - 75,289USD/yr
Adp
122,243 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,042 - 21,385USD/yr
Project Management
117,276 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,950 - 40,913USD/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.