Industrial-organizational psychologist
Uses psychology to solve workplace problems in hiring, training, management, sales, and marketing, and helps organize work to boost productivity.
Will AI replace industrial-organizational psychologist jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 82 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 16% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Study job requirements to set standards for hiring and training
- Win new business by contacting clients, presenting, and writing proposals
- Give advice on the best ways to select employees
What stays human
- Observe and interview workers to learn job requirements and satisfaction
- Coach senior leaders and managers on leadership and performance
- Counsel workers about job and career issues
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +6.5%. Typical pay: $193,950 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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