Personnel psychologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Personnel psychologist demographics by:
Personnel psychologist gender statistics
56.5% of personnel psychologists are women and 43.5% of personnel psychologists are men.
- Female, 56.5%
- Male, 43.5%
Personnel psychologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% |
| Male | 43.5% |
Personnel psychologist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,949
Female income
$86,150
Personnel psychologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personnel psychologist positions over time. Currently, 56.5% of personnel psychologists are female.
Personnel psychologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.07% | 49.93% |
| 2011 | 47.96% | 52.04% |
| 2012 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
| 2013 | 42.84% | 57.16% |
| 2014 | 45.08% | 54.92% |
| 2015 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2016 | 42.35% | 57.65% |
| 2017 | 41.58% | 58.42% |
| 2018 | 46.83% | 53.17% |
| 2019 | 42.94% | 57.06% |
| 2020 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2021 | 43.48% | 56.52% |
Personnel psychologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared personnel 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% |
| Personnel Psychologist | 43% | 57% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Personnel psychologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personnel psychologists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all personnel psychologists. Comparatively, 7.7% of personnel psychologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.0% of personnel 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%
Personnel psychologist race
| Personnel 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% |
Personnel psychologist race and ethnicity over time
See how personnel psychologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personnel 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% |
Personnel psychologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white personnel psychologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown personnel psychologists have the lowest average salary at $87,425.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,425 |
| White | $93,666 |
| Black or African American | $90,939 |
| Asian | $91,090 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,741 |
Average personnel psychologist age
See how the average age of personnel psychologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personnel 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 |
Personnel psychologist age breakdown
The average age of personnel psychologists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the personnel psychologist population.
Personnel psychologist age breakdown
| Personnel Psychologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Personnel psychologist educational attainment
The most common degree for personnel psychologists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of personnel psychologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 10%
Personnel psychologists by degree level
| Personnel psychologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
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Personnel psychologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,591 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,980 |
Personnel psychologist employment statistics
Company size where personnel psychologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personnel psychologists work.
Personnel psychologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Personnel psychologist turnover and employment statistics
Personnel psychologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personnel psychologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personnel psychologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personnel 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 personnel psychologist tenure
The average personnel psychologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 personnel psychologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Personnel psychologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Personnel psychologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personnel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Economist | 7.51% | 27,068 |
| Dramatic Arts Historian | 10.82% | 664 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologist | 11.87% | 54,827 |
| Neighborhood Planner | 13.00% | 13,668 |
| Personnel Psychologist | 19.82% | - |
Similar personnel psychologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Economist | 7.51% | 27,068 |
| Dramatic Arts Historian | 10.82% | 664 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologist | 11.87% | 54,827 |
| Neighborhood Planner | 13.00% | 13,668 |
Foreign languages spoken by personnel psychologists
- French, 100.0%
Personnel psychologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |