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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists score 49 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #255 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 25 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 2 on its own and 20 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 10 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

49/ 100
Elevated
Rank
#255of 923 jobs
US workers
790BLS, May 2025
Median pay
$193,950a year
In real AI use
10 of 25tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

  • AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (8%)
  • AI can speed this up with extra software: 20 (80%)
  • Little or no AI speed-up: 3 (12%)
  • Write articles, white papers, or reports to share research findings and educate others.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Write reports on research findings and implications to contribute to general knowledge or to suggest potential changes in organizational functioning.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
  • Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, or motivation to assess organizational functioning.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Conduct presentations on research findings for clients or at research meetings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Provide expert testimony in employment lawsuits.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Review research literature to remain current on psychological science issues.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Conduct individual assessments, including interpreting measures and providing feedback for selection, placement, or promotion.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Develop new business by contacting potential clients, making sales presentations, and writing proposals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Develop and implement employee selection or placement programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Identify training and development needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Train clients to administer human resources functions, including testing, selection, and performance management.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Facilitate organizational development and change.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Assess employee performance.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Study organizational effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency, including the nature of workplace supervision and leadership.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Participate in mediation and dispute resolution.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Provide advice on best practices and implementation for selection.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
  • Advise management concerning personnel, managerial, and marketing policies and practices and their potential effects on organizational effectiveness and efficiency.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
  • Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Observe and interview workers to obtain information about the physical, mental, and educational requirements of jobs, as well as information about aspects such as job satisfaction.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
  • Coach senior executives and managers on leadership and performance.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Counsel workers about job and career-related issues.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use

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Questions about industrial-organizational psychologists and AI

Will AI replace industrial-organizational psychologists?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Industrial-Organizational Psychologists score 49 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #255 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 22 of the job's 25 tasks, 2 of them on its own, while 3 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which industrial-organizational psychologists tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Write articles, white papers, or reports to share research findings and educate others"; "Write reports on research findings and implications to contribute to general knowledge or to suggest potential changes in organizational functioning".

Which industrial-organizational psychologists tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Observe and interview workers to obtain information about the physical, mental, and educational requirements of jobs, as well as information about aspects such as job satisfaction"; "Coach senior executives and managers on leadership and performance"; "Counsel workers about job and career-related issues".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 10 of the 25 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as industrial-organizational psychologists, and what do they earn?

About 790 people in the US, with median pay of $193,950 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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