Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
SOC Code: 19-3032 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $193,107 | $206,918 | $220,709 | $234,520 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $178,901 | $197,309 | $215,717 | $234,125 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $177,632 | $196,456 | $215,280 | $234,104 |
| Alexandria, LA | $68,494 | $101,275 | $134,077 | $166,858 |
| Albany, GA | $68,494 | $101,275 | $134,077 | $166,858 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $68,494 | $101,275 | $134,077 | $166,858 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $68,494 | $101,275 | $134,077 | $166,858 |
| Akron, OH | $68,494 | $101,275 | $134,077 | $166,858 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $68,494 | $101,275 | $134,077 | $166,858 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $68,494 | $101,275 | $134,077 | $166,858 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.4 | |
| Writing | 4.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | |
| Systems Evaluation | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Personnel and Human Resources | 4.9 |
| Psychology | 4.8 |
| Education and Training | 4.5 |
| Administration and Management | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.6 |
| Law and Government | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 57.7% |
| Post-first professional | 30.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 3.9% |
| Associate's degree | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Develop and implement employee selection or placement programs.
- Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions.
- 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.
- Write reports on research findings and implications to contribute to general knowledge or to suggest potential changes in organizational functioning.
- Advise management concerning personnel, managerial, and marketing policies and practices and their potential effects on organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Identify training and development needs.
- Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, or motivation to assess organizational functioning.
- Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Google Sheets Hypertext markup language HTML IBM SPSS Statistics Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word Oracle PeopleSoft SAS Assessment Systems Corporation XCALIBRE
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