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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Psychology, General. Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$140,540
Texas	$130,630
Oregon	$94,180

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Median Annual Salary

$109,840

Projected Growth (10yr)

+6.3%

Avg. annual openings

0.4k

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