career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Programmers and Industrial-Organizational Psychologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Programmers | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1251 | 19-3032 |
| title | Computer Programmers | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists |
| onet code | 15-1251.00 | 19-3032.00 |
| description | Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. | 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 | 109,870 | 1,050 |
| a mean | 103,640 | 134,400 |
| a median | 98,670 | 109,840 |
| a pct10 | 52,190 | 51,880 |
| a pct25 | 71,860 | 80,790 |
| a pct75 | 128,960 | 198,170 |
| a pct90 | 162,090 | 224,590 |
| h mean | 49 | 64 |
| h median | 47 | 52 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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