Industrial-Organizational Psychologist Career

Job Description: 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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Industrial-Organizational Psychologist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$134,400

Median Hourly Wage

$64.62*

Total Employed Nationally

1,050


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.