Science is US Report Shows How STEMM Workers Power U.S. Industries

On April 3, Science is US released the Science at Work report, an analysis the STEMM workforce’s impact on the U.S. economy. The findings reveal that in 2025, 34.1 percent of the U.S. workforce was engaged with STEMM-related roles, contributing $10.87 trillion – or 39.2 percent – of the nation’s GDP. The report defines the STEMM workforce broadly, encompassing individuals whose primary job functions involve science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine, regardless of the economic sector they may reside in. Acknowledging gaps in STEMM opportunities, the report highlights the need for coordinated efforts among educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to reinforce STEMM’s role as the backbone of America’s economic future.

More information about the report is available on the Science is US website. 

This article was contributed by COSSA Intern Sarah Wang.