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 6,925,903 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
Customer Service
341,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,934 - 98,754USD/yr
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
340,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,338 - 42,769USD/yr
Communication
335,380 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,078 - 134,172USD/yr
time-and-attendance
313,272 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,614 - 18,378USD/yr
education-training
257,840 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,146 - 50,515USD/yr
training-and-development
248,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,134 - 42,411USD/yr
training-certification
239,020 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,571 - 18,252USD/yr
ecology-environment
219,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,369 - 55,996USD/yr
policies-and-practices
183,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,755 - 19,870USD/yr
Teamwork
183,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,173 - 108,921USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
179,350 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,274 - 17,730USD/yr
Compliance
162,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,609 - 18,285USD/yr
microsoft-excel
161,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,789 - 84,711USD/yr
workday
159,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,497 - 22,168USD/yr
state-local-municipal
147,748 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,774 - 18,614USD/yr
lift-and-shift
146,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,296 - 17,244USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
132,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,158 - 20,589USD/yr
paid-time-off
131,125 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,415 - 17,796USD/yr
planning-and-design
124,603 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,512 - 47,989USD/yr
Problem Solving
117,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,398 - 121,919USD/yr
Communication Skills
113,804 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,839 - 121,101USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,174 - 19,068USD/yr
health-care
107,766 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,936 - 18,444USD/yr
Inventory Management
105,575 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,621 - 95,789USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
105,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,424 - 17,756USD/yr
Communication
102,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,764 - 18,702USD/yr
environment
102,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,962 - 18,955USD/yr
clubs-organizations
100,173 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,323 - 20,746USD/yr
Time Management
99,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,601 - 126,333USD/yr
management
99,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,719 - 18,704USD/yr
Patient Care
98,788 job openings
Avg. salary range
120,971 - 168,457USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
94,984 job openings
Avg. salary range
78,056 - 82,852USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,694 - 18,638USD/yr
Training
92,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,442 - 126,199USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
91,826 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,087 - 138,081USD/yr
Microsoft Office
91,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,179 - 108,143USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,431 - 19,191USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
88,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,420 - 19,540USD/yr
adp
88,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,835 - 15,732USD/yr
Documentation
87,536 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,380 - 111,672USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
87,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
96,483 - 102,082USD/yr
job-descriptions
86,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,560 - 18,397USD/yr
Sales
85,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,484 - 146,113USD/yr
Attention To Detail
84,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,214 - 98,688USD/yr
Leadership
84,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,388 - 138,310USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
84,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
78,526 - 83,928USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
83,292 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,891 - 68,763USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
82,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,054 - 69,032USD/yr
Entry Level
81,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,057 - 99,023USD/yr
education
81,107 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,118 - 18,945USD/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.