demographic diversity of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem) workforce in the u.s. department of defense

The authors examine demographic-group compensation differences in the U.S. Department of Defense’s civilian science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The authors provide a workforce overview, accounting for other characteristics that affect compensation; conclude that STEM workers are compensated differently according to gender, race, and ethnicity; and offer recommendations to address these inequalities.