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Job outlook for psychometrists in the United States
Are psychometrist jobs in demand?
Psychometrist job and salary trends over time
Psychometrist jobs over time
Psychometrist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,825 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,650 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,714 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,623 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,543 | 0.00% |
Average psychometrist salary over time
Psychometrist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,483 | $43.02 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $87,667 | $42.15 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | $86,311 | $41.50 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $84,181 | $40.47 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $82,140 | $39.49 | +3.8% |
Psychometrist jobs by state
Most common states for psychometrists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 28 | 3% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 20 | 3% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 255 | 2% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 120 | 2% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 113 | 2% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 88 | 2% |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 68 | 2% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 15 | 2% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 11 | 2% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 526 | 1% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 220 | 1% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 150 | 1% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 95 | 1% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 94 | 1% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 81 | 1% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 58 | 1% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 30 | 1% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 28 | 1% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 19 | 1% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 10 | 1% |
Most common cities for psychometrists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duluth | 3 | 3% | $89,391 |
| 2 | Muskegon | 1 | 3% | $85,318 |
| 3 | Fargo | 1 | 1% | $101,081 |
| 4 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $104,173 |
| 5 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $75,296 |
| 6 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $88,942 |
| 7 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $74,508 |
| 8 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $83,388 |
| 9 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $58,034 |
Psychometrist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of psychometrist experts
California Baptist University
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Pedro Olvera
Associate Professor, School Psychology Program DirectorCalifornia Baptist University
School Psychology Program
What hard/technical skills are most important for Psychometrists?
Pedro Olvera: School psychologists need to collect and make sense of assessment data to recommend appropriate interventions to help children succeed in academic settings. School psychologists administer various assessments that help educators and parents understand how children learn and process information. Understanding the information these tests give you and determining if a child has a learning disability based on the assessment results is vital.
What Psychometrist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Emily Daubert Ph.D.: If a graduate decides to take a gap year, this is very normal in the field of psychology, and it should be viewed as an opportunity to enhance one's skills. In particular, statistical and coding skills that can be used for data analysis, computational modeling, data collection (e.g., web scraping) are extremely useful in nearly every research-oriented position. For those who know statistics and coding is not their passion, I would recommend acquiring more hands-on experience in their field of interest. For example, someone interested in being a school psychologist could volunteer, intern, or work for a school district, which will build their job skills, professional connections, and their resume. For someone seeking a research-oriented job, could explore lab manager or research associate positions (after undergrad or Masters, before a doctoral program), postdoctoral research positions (after doctoral training), where they will make connections, learn new methods, and build their CV.