The occupations included as science and engineering occupations include: biological, agricultural, and environmental life scientists, computer and mathematical scientists, physical scientists, social scientists, engineers, and science and engineering postsecondary teachers.
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Science and engineering workforce in the U.S. 2000-2024
This statistic shows the number of people in the United States employed in science and engineering (S&E) occupations from 1960 to 2024. In 2024, there were around **** million people working in science and engineering occupations.
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National Science Foundation. (May 4, 2026). Number of people employed in science and engineering (S&E) occupations in the United States from 2000 to 2024 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/829090/number-of-people-employed-in-science-and-engineering-jobs-in-the-us/
National Science Foundation. "Number of people employed in science and engineering (S&E) occupations in the United States from 2000 to 2024 (in millions)." Chart. May 4, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/829090/number-of-people-employed-in-science-and-engineering-jobs-in-the-us/
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National Science Foundation. "Number of People Employed in Science and Engineering (S&e) Occupations in The United States from 2000 to 2024 (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 4 May 2026, /statistics/829090/number-of-people-employed-in-science-and-engineering-jobs-in-the-us/
National Science Foundation, Number of people employed in science and engineering (S&E) occupations in the United States from 2000 to 2024 (in millions) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/829090/number-of-people-employed-in-science-and-engineering-jobs-in-the-us/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Number of people employed in science and engineering (S&E) occupations in the United States from 2000 to 2024 (in millions) [Graph], National Science Foundation, May 4, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/829090/number-of-people-employed-in-science-and-engineering-jobs-in-the-us/
