Career profile · SOC 19-3032

Industrial-organizational psychologists

Industrial-organizational psychologists is an occupation catalogued under SOC 19-3032. The role reports a median annual salary of $109,840 in the US and is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Entry typically requires a Master's degree, and shows low AI exposure (0.39 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation.

Median salary
$109,840
per year
Growth outlook
Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Master's degree
AI exposure
3.9/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

How much does Industrial-organizational psychologists earn?

The median annual salary for Industrial-organizational psychologists in the US is $109,840.

What is the job outlook for Industrial-organizational psychologists?

The role is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Current US employment is approximately 5,600 workers.

How do I become industrial-organizational psychologists?

The typical entry education is a Master's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Industrial-organizational psychologists?

Our AI-durability model gives Industrial-organizational psychologists a score of 0.39 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Industrial-organizational psychologists has high barrier to entry — highly gated — a graduate degree or extended training/apprenticeship is typically required.

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