Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

All psychometricians hold at least a Master’s degree, and most have a doctoral degree. Because psychometrics is considered a branch of psychology, a bachelor’s degree in psychology is not an uncommon first step. Graduate work is in the psychology department, although you will find that many psychometricians also study statistics.

According to a recent article in Washington Monthly Magazine, psychometricians (often called "test makers") are in high demand, thanks to legislative changes such as the No Child Left Behind Act, which has had a huge impact on education in the United States. More testing is required, and there are not enough test makers to fulfill demand. Any psychologist specializing in psychometrics should have no difficulty finding employment.

Salary varies greatly. Because of the substantial educational investment, many psychometricians prefer to work in the commercial world where pay is much higher than in government or education. Psychometricians working in market research, for instance, can earn upwards of $200,000 a year, while those in education may make half that. But as demand continues to rise, so will salaries.

Psychometrics is a fast-developing and in-demand field of psychology; if you are interested in learning more about how the human mind works, perhaps this field is the right one for you.

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