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 7,452,539 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
416,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,650 - 18,190USD/yr
training-certification
388,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,618 - 18,048USD/yr
ecology-environment
358,276 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,603 - 18,142USD/yr
policies-and-practices
296,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,929 - 18,601USD/yr
Customer Service
279,006 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,151 - 99,447USD/yr
Communication
275,275 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,925 - 124,086USD/yr
lift-and-shift
245,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,184 - 16,722USD/yr
state-local-municipal
239,453 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,915 - 18,562USD/yr
Compliance
228,805 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,414 - 17,940USD/yr
paid-time-off
216,458 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,493 - 17,780USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
213,823 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,677 - 18,473USD/yr
planning-and-design
196,717 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,369 - 18,055USD/yr
microsoft-excel
173,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,344 - 16,086USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
172,387 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,669 - 17,882USD/yr
workday
162,498 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,737 - 19,326USD/yr
clubs-organizations
159,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,776 - 18,568USD/yr
Teamwork
154,587 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,716 - 108,562USD/yr
health-care
153,453 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,995 - 18,455USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
138,632 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,132 - 17,701USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
132,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,460 - 18,093USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
131,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,357 - 17,828USD/yr
life-insurance
116,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,528 - 17,669USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
113,525 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,527 - 18,238USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
108,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,363 - 17,680USD/yr
support
107,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
visual-art-design
104,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,317 - 18,154USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
102,828 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,650 - 18,046USD/yr
Communication
101,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
101,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,534 - 16,713USD/yr
vision-care
101,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,383 - 17,483USD/yr
environment
101,395 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
vision-insurance
100,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,372 - 17,480USD/yr
management
98,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Problem Solving
97,984 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,220 - 122,186USD/yr
trade-shows-events
95,963 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,523 - 17,925USD/yr
401k
94,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,587 - 61,823USD/yr
adp
92,872 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,985 - 15,843USD/yr
knowledge
91,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
86,755 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,105 - 96,102USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
85,493 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,589 - 18,081USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
84,017 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,299 - 19,621USD/yr
Patient Care
83,161 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,843 - 162,923USD/yr
Microsoft Office
82,978 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,611 - 107,274USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
80,766 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,478 - 15,931USD/yr
Communication Skills
80,126 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,159 - 121,146USD/yr
education
79,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,567 - 18,198USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
79,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,945 - 115,991USD/yr
Training
79,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,778 - 18,727USD/yr
Time Management
78,848 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,905 - 110,110USD/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.