Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists to increase by 6.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 4,000 to 4,300 jobs. Its estimate of 300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($193,950), education (Master's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
4,000
Projected employment (2034)
4,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
7%
Annual openings (projected average)
300
Pay & Preparation
$193,950
Master's degree
None
Internship/residency
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.38/5) • Active Listening (4.38/5) • Writing (4.25/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Speaking (4.12/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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