Women remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce, accounting for only 35% of workers despite strong job growth and competitive earning potential in fields such as engineering and computer science. While the number of women in STEM increased by 31% between 2001 and 2021, outpacing the growth rate among men, wage disparities persist. The finding calls for greater opportunities for career advancement and equitable pay to continue to attract and retain women in these fields.
