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Where Do I/O
Psychologist Work?
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A recent (2003) survey of SIOP membership, gathered the
following
data regarding type of employment held by I/O Psychologists:
- Consulting or individual practice: 30.0%
- Academic: 34.5%
- Public Sector: 5.6%
- Private Sector and Unspecified: 30.0%
I/O Psychologists can work in Academic and/or Non-Academic jobs.
Some individuals choose to specialize in one or the other side of the
field, while others blend the lines and work in both categories.
Academicians can work in College and Universities. Here, their
responsibilities can include research, teaching, and community
service. The most emphasis is placed on research and
teaching. At larger Universities, emphasis is often placed on
research. In order to survive in the University climate,
professors are expected to publish their research in addition to their
teaching responsibilities. At smaller colleges, teaching is often
prioritized over research.
In most cases, professors are not strictly academicians; they
often have consulting jobs on the side.
Consultants sell specific services to organizations. These
practitioners might belong to large consulting firms or conversely they
may direct their own single-person private practice. |
The SIOP survey also
reported the average salaries of the respondents.
Salary by Highest Degree:
Doctorate: $87,714
Master's: $65,000
Salary by Gender:
Male:
$92,000
Female:
$76,000
Salary by Age (Doctoral
degree only):
55+:
$110,000
50-54:
$112,000
45-49:
$100,000
40-44:
$ 89,600
35-39:
$ 80,300
<
35:
$ 70,000
The average reported starting (less than one year on the job) salaries
for doctoral holders was $63, 652.
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