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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Median Salary
147,420
Job Outlook
+7%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 13,000 openings for psychologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$81,160

10%

$147,420

Median

$137,480

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    57%

  • Doctoral degree

    30%

  • Some college

    3%

  • Bachelor's degree

    3%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Psychology, General
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Education and Training
  • Psychology
  • English Language
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.