The List Science & Society Science states By Science News September 20, 2013 at 10:16 am - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print The following U.S. states report the highest percentages of their workers employed in science and engineering jobs: 1. D.C. (10.7%) 2. Maryland (7.0%) 3. Massachusetts (6.4%) 4. Virginia (6.2%) 5. Colorado (6.1%) Source: National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics 2013