SOC 19-3032
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ27/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ1,050
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$110K
$52K โ $225K
Projected Growth
๐+6.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค86/100
High exposure
๐ก Industrial-Organizational Psychologists face a risk score of 27/100 โ 17 points below the national average of 44. With 86/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $110K ($64K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 27/100, Industrial-Organizational Psychologists is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like collaborative scientific discourse and peer review and designing novel experiments and research methodologies rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 1,050 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.
Will AI Replace Industrial-Organizational Psychologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI literature review and meta-analysis automation
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Analytical or scientific software
Spreadsheet software
Human resources software
Web platform development software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Personnel and Human Resources
Psychology
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 53% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 79% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 77% |