How much does a workplace psychologist make?

In the U.S., pay often differs with experience, advanced education, and in-demand skills; a license may matter for some roles. Employer or industry, location, and the complexity or responsibility of the work can also affect pay.

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.

What's a typical day like?

An I-O psychologist may interview workers, examine job requirements and survey results, then design better hiring or training. They share research findings with managers and write reports to help improve workplace performance and morale.

Earn a bachelor’s degree, then usually a master’s in I-O psychology; internships or research experience help. Licensure usually takes a doctorate, supervised practice (often about 3,000 hours), and passing the EPPP and a state exam; rules vary by state.

Graduate degree or long training (preparation level 5 of 5)

Good for people who like figuring things out and leading and selling.

They can even serve as expert witnesses in employment lawsuits, explaining workplace issues in court.