Industrial-Organizational Psychologist

Code: 19-3032.00

Also known as: Consulting Psychologist, Industrial Psychologist, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist (I/O Psychologist), Management Consultant, Organizational Consultant, Organizational Development Consultant (OD Consultant), Organizational Psychologist, Research Scientist

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.

Industrial-Organizational Psychologist

Typical wages


10% $57,440
25% $69,780
Median $96,270
75% $137,930
90% $192,800
10% $27.61
25% $33.55
Median $46.28
75% $66.32
90% $92.69

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
1,100
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
1,100
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 100