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 7,388,182 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
387,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,681 - 18,350USD/yr
time-and-attendance
356,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,634 - 18,370USD/yr
Customer Service
337,490 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,138 - 98,905USD/yr
Communication
329,723 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,858 - 123,572USD/yr
education-training
292,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,602 - 18,274USD/yr
training-and-development
281,840 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,584 - 18,461USD/yr
training-certification
271,205 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,583 - 18,214USD/yr
ecology-environment
248,798 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,515 - 18,144USD/yr
policies-and-practices
208,291 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,810 - 18,571USD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
202,086 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,299 - 17,742USD/yr
Teamwork
181,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,358 - 108,664USD/yr
Compliance
176,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,372 - 17,943USD/yr
state-local-municipal
169,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,801 - 18,581USD/yr
lift-and-shift
165,539 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,355 - 17,225USD/yr
microsoft-excel
165,332 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,346 - 16,117USD/yr
workday
161,225 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,749 - 19,388USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
150,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,591 - 18,468USD/yr
paid-time-off
148,421 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 17,746USD/yr
planning-and-design
141,540 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,348 - 18,181USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
120,457 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,530 - 17,877USD/yr
health-care
118,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,925 - 18,413USD/yr
Problem Solving
115,778 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,064 - 122,452USD/yr
clubs-organizations
113,617 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,779 - 18,673USD/yr
Communication Skills
112,586 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,331 - 120,580USD/yr
support
108,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Inventory Management
104,774 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,646 - 95,944USD/yr
Communication
102,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
102,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
100,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,105 - 17,798USD/yr
management
99,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
job-descriptions
97,883 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,604 - 18,420USD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
97,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,983 - 17,687USD/yr
Time Management
97,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,819 - 109,420USD/yr
Patient Care
97,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,333 - 162,671USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
97,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,520 - 16,722USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
96,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,478 - 18,251USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
94,426 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,330 - 17,919USD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
93,245 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,317 - 18,034USD/yr
knowledge
92,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
Training
90,947 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,251 - 110,067USD/yr
Microsoft Office
90,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,781 - 107,601USD/yr
Interpersonal Skills
90,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,789 - 117,381USD/yr
adp
89,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,858 - 15,752USD/yr
health
88,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,946 - 18,529USD/yr
Documentation
85,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,929 - 111,934USD/yr
Sales
83,917 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,491 - 131,897USD/yr
Leadership
83,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,480 - 135,233USD/yr
salary-range
82,856 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,590 - 19,127USD/yr
Attention To Detail
82,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,026 - 98,993USD/yr
Entry Level
81,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,799 - 99,761USD/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.