Psychometrician
18AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST48%
NOT A FORECAST48%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYA
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Psychometrician
As a Psychometrician, you play a pivotal role in shaping educational and psychological assessments that impact millions of lives. Your expertise in measurement theory and statistical analysis helps ensure that tests are valid, reliable, and equitable, making a significant difference in educational outcomes and workforce development across the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (18), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
PearsonA global leader in education, Pearson offers a range of psychometric services and assessments, making it a prime employer for aspiring psychometricians.
Cambridge AssessmentPart of the University of Cambridge, this organisation is renowned for its rigorous assessment practices and innovative psychometric research.
Educational Testing Service (ETS)ETS is a global leader in educational assessment, providing a wealth of opportunities for psychometricians to contribute to impactful testing solutions.The British Psychological Society (BPS)As the leading professional body for psychologists in the UK, BPS offers various roles in psychometrics and assessment development.Assessment ServicesSpecialising in educational assessments, this company focuses on developing high-quality psychometric tests and tools.