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 8,001,551 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
464,359 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,351USD/yr
training-certification
433,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,771 - 18,252USD/yr
ecology-environment
398,484 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,803 - 18,427USD/yr
policies-and-practices
331,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,076 - 18,790USD/yr
lift-and-shift
273,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,285 - 16,947USD/yr
Customer Service
272,510 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,311 - 99,602USD/yr
Communication
270,649 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,224 - 124,434USD/yr
state-local-municipal
266,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,067 - 18,857USD/yr
Compliance
248,809 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,490 - 18,042USD/yr
paid-time-off
240,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,718 - 18,050USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
238,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,880 - 18,791USD/yr
planning-and-design
218,595 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,475 - 18,225USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
191,691 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,743 - 18,009USD/yr
microsoft-excel
178,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,394 - 16,186USD/yr
clubs-organizations
177,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,867 - 18,732USD/yr
health-care
166,442 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,137 - 18,608USD/yr
workday
166,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,745 - 19,332USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
154,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,256 - 17,887USD/yr
Teamwork
151,479 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,895 - 108,595USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
147,708 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,576 - 18,322USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
146,020 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,466 - 18,001USD/yr
life-insurance
130,122 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 17,964USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
126,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,657 - 18,611USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
120,938 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,505 - 17,913USD/yr
visual-art-design
115,494 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,392 - 18,278USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
114,895 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,714 - 18,175USD/yr
vision-care
113,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,471 - 17,639USD/yr
vision-insurance
112,045 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,462 - 17,644USD/yr
support
107,261 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
trade-shows-events
106,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,706 - 18,233USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
104,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,561 - 16,761USD/yr
401k
103,627 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,952 - 59,209USD/yr
Communication
101,531 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
management
98,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
Problem Solving
97,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,637 - 122,663USD/yr
adp
95,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,016 - 15,876USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
94,912 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,854 - 18,406USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
94,024 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,418 - 19,698USD/yr
knowledge
91,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
health
87,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Inventory Management
84,835 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,868 - 95,869USD/yr
mentoring
84,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,807 - 18,855USD/yr
professional-development
83,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,922 - 18,645USD/yr
microsoft-outlook
83,312 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,521 - 15,987USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
83,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,379 - 18,968USD/yr
disabilities-ada
82,581 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,626 - 18,121USD/yr
Patient Care
81,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,749 - 163,974USD/yr
employee-assistance
81,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,283 - 17,768USD/yr
Microsoft Office
81,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,733 - 107,408USD/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.