career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial-Organizational Psychologists and Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3032 | 17-2151 |
| title | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
| onet code | 19-3032.00 | 17-2151.00 |
| 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. | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 1,050 | 6,770 |
| a mean | 134,400 | 108,940 |
| a median | 109,840 | 101,020 |
| a pct10 | 51,880 | 62,500 |
| a pct25 | 80,790 | 81,040 |
| a pct75 | 198,170 | 129,860 |
| a pct90 | 224,590 | 163,740 |
| h mean | 64 | 52 |
| h median | 52 | 48 |
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