career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial-Organizational Psychologists and Materials Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | Materials Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3032 | 19-2032 |
| title | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | Materials Scientists |
| onet code | 19-3032.00 | 19-2032.00 |
| description | 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. | Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 1,050 | 8,330 |
| a mean | 134,400 | 111,410 |
| a median | 109,840 | 104,160 |
| a pct10 | 51,880 | 61,460 |
| a pct25 | 80,790 | 79,980 |
| a pct75 | 198,170 | 134,140 |
| a pct90 | 224,590 | 168,500 |
| h mean | 64 | 53 |
| h median | 52 | 50 |
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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