Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

SOC Code: 19-3032

Industrial-Organizational Psychologistss provide advice on best practices and implementation for selection. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 95.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Writing, Reading Comprehension, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 95.1 — Very High
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Median Salary

$109,840

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Job Growth

6.3%

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Training Time

Extensive preparation (4+ years)

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Job Zone

Zone 5 / 5

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Training Cost

~$80,000

Key Skills

  • •Writing
  • •Reading Comprehension
  • •Speaking
  • •Active Listening
  • •Critical Thinking
  • •Systems Evaluation
  • •Systems Analysis
  • •Monitoring

Common Tasks

  • ✓Provide advice on best practices and implementation for selection.
  • ✓Develop and implement employee selection or placement programs.
  • ✓Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs.
  • ✓Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion.
  • ✓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.

Why AI-Proof?

  • ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation