Psychometrician
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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.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, 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.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior PsychometricianIn this entry-level role, you will assist in the development and analysis of assessments, gaining hands-on experience in psychometric testing and data analysis.£30,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level PsychometricianAs a mid-level psychometrician, you will take on more complex projects, leading the design and analysis of assessments while mentoring junior staff.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Psychometrician/Head of PsychometricsIn this peak career role, you will oversee psychometric projects, lead a team of professionals, and influence policy and practice in assessment at a strategic level.£70,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in SocietyPerformance Preparation Academy Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Psychology with NeuroscienceUniversity of Sussex · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Cognitive Neuroscience and PsychologyThe University of Manchester · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
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Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in SocietyPerformance Preparation Academy Limited · DegreePsychologyUniversity of Exeter · DegreePsychologyLoughborough University · DegreePsychology with NeuroscienceUniversity of Sussex · DegreePsychologyThe University of Westminster · DegreeCognitive Neuroscience and PsychologyThe University of Manchester · Degree