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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 270 | $123,090 | $59.18 | |
| Massachusetts | 40 | $72,640 | $34.92 | |
| Ohio | $102,090 | $49.08 | ||
| Oregon | 50 | $110,840 | $53.29 | |
| Virginia | 30 | $108,700 | $52.26 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in institutional settings, applications to related problems of organization and industry, and that may prepare individuals to apply such principles in industrial and organizational settings. Includes instruction in group behavior theory, organizational theory, reward/punishment structures, human-machine and human-computer interactions, motivation dynamics, human stress studies, environmental and organizational influences on behavior, alienation and satisfaction, and job testing and assessment.
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$113,320 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Master's degreeTypical education requirement
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Internship/residencyTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as industrial-organizational psychologists.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 0%
- College dropout 0%
- Associate’s degree 0%
- Bachelor’s degree 8%
- Master’s degree 40%
- Doctorate degree 52%
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