Organizational psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Organizational psychologist demographics by:
Organizational psychologist gender statistics
52.5% of organizational psychologists are women and 47.5% of organizational psychologists are men.
- Female, 52.5%
- Male, 47.5%
Organizational psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% |
| Male | 47.5% |
Organizational psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,835
Female income
$76,322
Organizational psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in organizational psychologist positions over time. Currently, 52.5% of organizational psychologists are female.
Organizational psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.12% | 45.88% |
| 2011 | 52.01% | 47.99% |
| 2012 | 48.83% | 51.17% |
| 2013 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 2014 | 49.12% | 50.88% |
| 2015 | 47.21% | 52.79% |
| 2016 | 46.35% | 53.65% |
| 2017 | 45.57% | 54.43% |
| 2018 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2019 | 46.96% | 53.04% |
| 2020 | 46.32% | 53.68% |
| 2021 | 47.50% | 52.50% |
Organizational psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared organizational 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% |
| Organizational Psychologist | 48% | 53% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Organizational psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among organizational psychologists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all organizational psychologists. Comparatively, 7.7% of organizational psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.0% of organizational 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%
Organizational psychologist race
| Organizational 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% |
Organizational psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how organizational psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Organizational 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% |
Organizational psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white organizational psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown organizational psychologists have the lowest average salary at $77,520.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,520 |
| White | $83,395 |
| Black or African American | $80,825 |
| Asian | $80,968 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,581 |
Average organizational psychologist age
See how the average age of organizational psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Organizational 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 |
Organizational psychologist age breakdown
The average age of organizational psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the organizational psychologist population.
Organizational psychologist age breakdown
| Organizational Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Organizational psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for organizational psychologists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of organizational psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 3%
Organizational psychologists by degree level
| Organizational psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Organizational psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,860 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,055 |
Organizational psychologist employment statistics
Company size where organizational psychologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where organizational psychologists work.
Organizational psychologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Organizational psychologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for organizational psychologists are health care, finance and professional.
Organizational psychologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 20% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
Organizational psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Organizational psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for organizational psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Organizational psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Organizational 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 organizational psychologist tenure
The average organizational psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 organizational psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Organizational psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Organizational psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of organizational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrician | 7.51% | 4,213 |
| Historiographer | 10.82% | 91 |
| Child Psychologist | 11.87% | 22,815 |
| Space Planner | 13.00% | 14,044 |
| Organizational Psychologist | 19.82% | - |
Similar organizational psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrician | 7.51% | 4,213 |
| Historiographer | 10.82% | 91 |
| Child Psychologist | 11.87% | 22,815 |
| Space Planner | 13.00% | 14,044 |
Foreign languages spoken by organizational psychologists
The most common foreign language among organizational psychologists is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
Organizational psychologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
