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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
 
Description

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists - Apply principles of psychology to personnel, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee screening, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to reorganize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

O*NET code 19-3032.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $114,040 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $54.82.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$114,040
National Hourly$54.82
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For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about - workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about percent and an estmated - will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about - openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
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Education

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists usually need Master's Degree.

Education LevelPercentage
Master's Degree51%
Doctoral Degree29%
Post-Doctoral Training13%
Bachelor's Degree6%
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.2%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
+ Clovis Community College
Website:http://www.clovis.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
Website:http://www.enmu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso
Website:http://www.ruidoso.enmu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Espanola
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/espanola/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Farmington
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/farmington/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Raton
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/raton/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Rio Rancho
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/riorancho/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Roswell
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/roswell/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Santa Fe
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/santafe/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU)
Website:http://www.nmsu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Doctor's DegreesPsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ NM Institute of Mining & Technology (NMIMT)
Website:http://www.nmt.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
+ San Juan College
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ San Juan College - East
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ San Juan College - West
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ Santa Fe Community College
Website:http://www.sfcc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ Univerisity of New Mexico - Gallup
Website:http://www.gallup.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM
Website:http://www.unm.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
Doctor's DegreesPsychology, General
Master's DegreePsychology, General
+ University of Saint Francis
Website:https://www.stfrancis.edu/usf-campuses/albuquerque-new-mexico/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreePsychology, General
+ University of the Southwest
Website:http://www.usw.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General
+ Western New Mexico University
Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePsychology, General

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License
License TitleContactYearNumber issued
PsychologistBoard of Psychologist Examiners
2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor ,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 547-4960
www.rld.state.nm.us/Psychology/index.html
201041

Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels

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Industires that Hire Industrial-Organizational Psychologists in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services*
Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job37.2%

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
Common Titles
  • Assessment Services Manager
  • Consultant
  • Consulting Psychologist
  • Consulting Services Director
  • Customer Leader
  • Engineering Psychologist
  • Ergonomist
  • Executive Coach
  • Human Performance Consultant
  • Human Resources Consultant (HR Consultant)
  • Human Resources Psychologist
  • Industrial Organizational Psychologist
  • Industrial Psychologist
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychologist (I/O Psychologist)
  • Instructional Systems Design Consultant (ISD Consultant)
  • Management Consultant
  • Management Psychologist
  • Occupational Psychologist
  • Organizational Consultant
  • Organizational Development Consultant
  • Organizational Development Manager
  • Organizational Development Specialist
  • Organizational Effectiveness Director
  • Organizational Psychologist
  • Organizational Research Consultant
  • Personnel Research Scientist
  • Policy Advisor
  • Policy Officer
  • Program Evaluation Consultant
  • Psychologist, Engineering
  • Psychology Professor
  • Research Scientist
  • Staffing Consultant

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