Industrial psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial psychologist gender statistics
48.0% of industrial psychologists are women and 52.0% of industrial psychologists are men.
- Male, 52.0%
- Female, 48.0%
Industrial psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Industrial psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,245
Female income
$86,384
Industrial psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial psychologist positions over time. Currently, 48.0% of industrial psychologists are female.
Industrial psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.54% | 41.46% |
| 2011 | 56.48% | 43.52% |
| 2012 | 53.33% | 46.67% |
| 2013 | 51.35% | 48.65% |
| 2014 | 53.61% | 46.39% |
| 2015 | 51.71% | 48.29% |
| 2016 | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 2017 | 50.06% | 49.94% |
| 2018 | 55.37% | 44.63% |
| 2019 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2020 | 50.82% | 49.18% |
| 2021 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
Industrial psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial psychologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Industrial Psychologist | 52% | 48% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Industrial psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial psychologists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all industrial psychologists. Comparatively, 7.7% of industrial psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.0% of industrial psychologists are Black or African American.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Industrial psychologist race
| Industrial psychologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Industrial psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial psychologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.02% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 86.51% | 3.79% | 2.45% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 85.69% | 4.28% | 2.66% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 85.63% | 3.76% | 2.97% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 85.25% | 3.79% | 3.07% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 3.51% | 2.99% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 3.36% | 3.20% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 85.24% | 3.61% | 2.85% | 6.23% |
| 2018 | 87.15% | 2.64% | 2.86% | 5.72% |
| 2019 | 84.33% | 3.47% | 3.47% | 7.04% |
| 2020 | 81.28% | 4.28% | 3.43% | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 81.20% | 3.95% | 3.47% | 7.71% |
Industrial psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white industrial psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown industrial psychologists have the lowest average salary at $87,675.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,675 |
| White | $93,998 |
| Black or African American | $91,234 |
| Asian | $91,388 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,047 |
Average industrial psychologist age
See how the average age of industrial psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Industrial psychologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 51 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 43 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 39 |
Industrial psychologist age breakdown
The average age of industrial psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the industrial psychologist population.
Industrial psychologist age breakdown
| Industrial Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Industrial psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial psychologists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of industrial psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 4%
Industrial psychologists by degree level
| Industrial psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Industrial psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,805 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,484 |
Industrial psychologist employment statistics
Company size where industrial psychologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial psychologists work.
Industrial psychologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Industrial psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Industrial psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial psychologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 0.92% |
Average industrial psychologist tenure
The average industrial psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 industrial psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Industrial psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial psychologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Economist | 7.51% | 18,955 |
| Research Anthropologist | 10.82% | 44,972 |
| Licensed Psychologist Director | 11.87% | 25,660 |
| Urban Design Consultant | 13.00% | 41,918 |
| Industrial Psychologist | 19.82% | - |
Similar industrial psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Economist | 7.51% | 18,955 |
| Research Anthropologist | 10.82% | 44,972 |
| Licensed Psychologist Director | 11.87% | 25,660 |
| Urban Design Consultant | 13.00% | 41,918 |
Foreign languages spoken by industrial psychologists
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Industrial psychologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
