Skill report · Web & Frontend
HTML/CSS: demand in job postings
HTML/CSS is named in 3% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (849 postings), most often for Full-Stack Engineer at 17%, Software Engineer at 6% and Solutions Engineer at 3%. When a posting names it, 83% list it as required.
From 28,652 postings in the United States and Canada, April 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. How we count
- Postings naming it
- 8493% of all postings
- Required when named
- 83%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 51%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 30 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name HTML/CSS.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| Solutions Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming HTML/CSS that also name each.
- JavaScript76%
- React61%
- REST APIs54%
- TypeScript53%
- CI/CD50%
- Testing47%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services12%
- Aerospace & Defense10%
- Healthcare8%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS7%
Quick answers
Is HTML/CSS in demand?
HTML/CSS is named in 3% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 849 postings, and required in 83% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for HTML/CSS?
Full-Stack Engineer, Software Engineer and Solutions Engineer postings name it most often: 17% of Full-Stack Engineer postings, 6% of Software Engineer postings, 3% of Solutions Engineer postings.
What skills go with HTML/CSS?
Postings that name HTML/CSS most often also name JavaScript, React, REST APIs and TypeScript.
How long does it take to learn HTML/CSS?
About 30 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.