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 9,459,068 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
574,839 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,452 - 26,644USD/yr
training-certification
535,832 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,122 - 24,203USD/yr
ecology-environment
492,306 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,081 - 22,797USD/yr
policies-and-practices
409,541 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,980 - 23,765USD/yr
lift-and-shift
337,878 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,172 - 20,696USD/yr
state-local-municipal
329,804 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,703 - 24,675USD/yr
paid-time-off
295,800 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,530 - 23,754USD/yr
Compliance
295,254 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,558 - 20,666USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
294,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,643 - 23,656USD/yr
Communication
282,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,009 - 124,976USD/yr
Customer Service
275,872 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,592 - 99,725USD/yr
planning-and-design
269,434 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,246 - 20,658USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
236,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,119 - 20,240USD/yr
clubs-organizations
219,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,172 - 21,674USD/yr
health-care
196,961 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,880 - 20,376USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
191,441 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,800 - 19,798USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,423 - 19,311USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
182,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,781 - 18,572USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
180,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,250 - 19,095USD/yr
workday
176,758 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,759 - 19,328USD/yr
life-insurance
161,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,585 - 23,559USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
157,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,869 - 18,944USD/yr
Teamwork
155,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,651 - 110,301USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
149,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,658 - 21,827USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
142,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,304 - 20,546USD/yr
visual-art-design
142,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,367 - 20,954USD/yr
vision-care
139,719 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,130 - 23,869USD/yr
vision-insurance
137,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,288 - 24,077USD/yr
trade-shows-events
130,995 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,044 - 18,436USD/yr
401k
126,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,863 - 57,261USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
117,049 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,758 - 21,920USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
116,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,952 - 22,462USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,832 - 17,111USD/yr
support
107,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Problem Solving
105,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,455 - 123,516USD/yr
disabilities-ada
103,476 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,706 - 21,129USD/yr
professional-development
103,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,751 - 21,764USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
102,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,335 - 27,831USD/yr
mentoring
102,381 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,941 - 21,724USD/yr
adp
101,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,069 - 15,912USD/yr
Communication
101,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
employee-assistance
101,337 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,134 - 21,306USD/yr
environment
101,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
dental-insurance
100,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,310 - 27,463USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
99,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,247 - 20,951USD/yr
management
98,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
97,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,768 - 25,087USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
94,164 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,652 - 21,681USD/yr
knowledge
91,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
90,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,473 - 23,709USD/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.