Industrial-organizational psychologists
SOC Code: 19-3032Also known as:
Consulting Psychologist, Engineering Psychologist, HR Consultant (Human Resources Consultant), HR OD Consultant (Human Resources Organizational Development Consultant), HR Psychologist (Human Resources Psychologist)
Median Annual Salary
$109,840
+6.3% growth (2024-2034)
400
Openings/Year
6K
Current Jobs
What Industrial-organizational psychologists Do
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.
💰 Salary
$109,840
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+6.3%
Faster than average
🎓 Education
Master's degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
400
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Internship/residency
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
5,600
Projected Employment (2034)
5,900
Related Careers
Human resources managers
$140,030 •
+5.0% growth
Training and development managers
$127,090 •
+5.8% growth
Human resources specialists
$72,910 •
+6.2% growth
Management analysts
$101,190 •
+8.8% growth
Training and development specialists
$65,850 •
+10.8% growth
Top Skills Required
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Provide advice on best practices and implementation for selection.
- Develop and implement employee selection or placement programs.
- Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs.
- Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion.
- Observe and interview workers to obtain information about the physical, mental, and educational requirements of jobs, as well as information about aspects such as job satisfaction.
- Facilitate organizational development and change.
- Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions.
- Advise management concerning personnel, managerial, and marketing policies and practices and their potential effects on organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Conduct presentations on research findings for clients or at research meetings.
- Coach senior executives and managers on leadership and performance.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Master's degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Master's Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Industrial-organizational psychologists
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a industrial-organizational psychologists:
Psychology, General
147,078 degrees awarded •
1,575 colleges offer this program
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2,898 degrees awarded •
126 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Industrial-organizational psychologists
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become industrial-organizational psychologists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do industrial-organizational psychologists make?
The median annual salary for industrial-organizational psychologists is $109,840.
What education do industrial-organizational psychologists need?
Most industrial-organizational psychologists positions require a master's degree.
Common degree programs include Psychology, General, Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Is becoming industrial-organizational psychologists a good career choice?
Industrial-organizational psychologists is projected to see +6.3% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 400 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for industrial-organizational psychologists?
Top colleges for aspiring industrial-organizational psychologists include
University of California-Los Angeles, University of Florida, University of Georgia, The University of Texas at Austin, University of California-Irvine.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to industrial-organizational psychologists?
Industrial-organizational psychologists may also be known as: Consulting Psychologist, Engineering Psychologist, HR Consultant (Human Resources Consultant), HR OD Consultant (Human Resources Organizational Development Consultant), HR Psychologist (Human Resources Psychologist), I-O Practitioner (Industrial-Organizational Practitioner), I-O Psychologist (Industrial-Organizational Psychologist), Industrial Psychologist, Learning and Organizational Development Specialist (Learning and OD Specialist), Management Consultant, Management Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist, Organizational Consultant, Organizational Development Analyst (OD Analyst), Organizational Development and Training Specialist (OD and Training Specialist), Organizational Development Consultant (OD Consultant), Organizational Development Specialist (OD Specialist), Organizational Psychologist, Organizational Research Consultant, Personnel Psychologist.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.