career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Industrial-Organizational Psychologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 19-3032 |
| title | Actuaries | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 19-3032.00 |
| description | Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. | Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 1,050 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 134,400 |
| a median | 125,770 | 109,840 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 51,880 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 80,790 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 198,170 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | 224,590 |
| h mean | 64 | 64 |
| h median | 60 | 52 |
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