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10 of the Most Popular Types of Human Factors Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications and skills that you need to start a career in human factors depend on your area of specialization. A human factors psychologist may be able to find entry-level work with a bachelor’s degree, but most jobs require a master’s or Ph.D. in psychology or another cognitive science. Most engineering and ergonomist jobs require a master’s degree or Ph.D. in human factors engineering. Some technology-related human factors careers, such as those involving computers, may only require a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

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Top Types Of Human Factors Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Human Factors positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Human Factors Scientist

    Salary range: $89,000 - $140,500

    Human Factors Scientist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Human Factors Scientist jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $140,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Human Factors Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Human Factors Cognitive Research

    Salary range: $62,500 - $107,000

    Human Factors Cognitive Research is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Human Factors Cognitive Research jobs pay between $62,500 (25th percentile) and $107,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Human Factors Cognitive Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Human Factors International

    Salary range: $34,000 - $57,000

    Human Factors International is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Human Factors International jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $57,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Human Factors International job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Human Factors Research

    Salary range: $62,500 - $107,000

    Human Factors Research is a typical job search query Most salaries for Human Factors Research jobs pay between $62,500 (25th percentile) and $107,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Human Factors Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Freelance Human Factors Ergonomics

    Salary range: $50,500 - $128,500

    Freelance Human Factors Ergonomics is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Human Factors Ergonomics jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $128,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Human Factors Ergonomics job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Human Factors And Ergonomics

    Salary range: $89,000 - $140,500

    Human Factors And Ergonomics is a typical job search query Most salaries for Human Factors And Ergonomics jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $140,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Human Factors And Ergonomics job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Product Researcher

    Salary range: $67,000 - $154,000

    Product Researcher is a typical job search query Most salaries for Product Researcher jobs pay between $67,000 (25th percentile) and $154,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Product Researcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Human Factors Engineer

    Salary range: $89,000 - $140,500

    Human factors engineers design furniture, facilities, and environments that provide optimal benefits for human beings. This includes addressing concepts like total systems performance and problems related to those theories. Your responsibilities often center on addressing issues of ergonomics and creating solutions. Your duties may include designing and testing new machines or systems for optimal comfort and training operators to take advantage of the innovations you create. You may also have consultation responsibilities, advising management on ways to improve workplace environments to emphasize health, safety, and comfort.

  • 908 Devices

    Salary range: $104,000 - $135,500

    908 Devices is a typical job search query Most salaries for 908 Devices jobs pay between $104,000 (25th percentile) and $135,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 908 Devices job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Full Time Human Factors

    Salary range: $62,500 - $107,000

    Full Time Human Factors is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Full Time Human Factors jobs pay between $62,500 (25th percentile) and $107,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Full Time Human Factors job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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