career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial-Organizational Psychologists and Software Developers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | Software Developers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3032 | 15-1252 |
| title | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | Software Developers |
| onet code | 19-3032.00 | 15-1252.00 |
| 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, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 1,050 | 1,654,440 |
| a mean | 134,400 | 144,570 |
| a median | 109,840 | 133,080 |
| a pct10 | 51,880 | 79,850 |
| a pct25 | 80,790 | 103,050 |
| a pct75 | 198,170 | 169,000 |
| a pct90 | 224,590 | 211,450 |
| h mean | 64 | 69 |
| h median | 52 | 63 |
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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