The average salary for an industrial organizational psychologist in the United States is around $92,880 per year.
Avg Salary
Industrial organizational psychologists earn an average yearly salary of $92,880.
Wages typically start from $51,080 and go up to $197,700.
67% above national average Updated in 2019
Industrial organizational psychologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$95.05 per hour
$197,700 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$71.24 per hour
$148,170 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$44.66 per hour
$92,880 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$29.51 per hour
$61,380 per year
10th percentile
Starting level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$24.56 per hour
$51,080 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Industrial organizational psychologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $98,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,730 |
| North Carolina | $72,790 |
| Florida | $67,240 |
| Massachusetts | $64,820 |
| Oklahoma | $57,440 |
| California | $129,300 |
| Virginia | $126,540 |
| New Jersey | $116,890 |
How do industrial organizational psychologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Industrial organizational psychologists earn 30% more than similar careers in the United States.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Neuropsychologist salary | $102K |
| School psychologist salary | $78K |
| Urban planner salary | $74K |
| Scientist salary | $70K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)




