SOC 19-3032
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Risk Score
⚠️27/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥1,050
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$110K
$52K – $225K
Projected Growth
📈+6.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖86/100
High exposure
💡 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists face a risk score of 27/100 — 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 →
💡 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 →
🔍 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 →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI literature review and meta-analysis automation
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
🛡️ 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
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 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% |