The average salary for an industrial organizational psychologist in the United States is around $193,950 per year.
Avg Salary
Industrial organizational psychologists earn an average yearly salary of $193,950.
Wages typically start from $79,010 and go up to $247,220.
143% above national average Updated in 2025
Industrial organizational psychologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$118.86 per hour
$247,220 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$106.86 per hour
$222,280 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$93.24 per hour
$193,950 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$51.59 per hour
$107,310 per year
10th percentile
Starting level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$37.99 per hour
$79,010 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 |
| Oregon | $174,980 |
| Texas | $139,520 |
| California | $129,300 |
| Virginia | $126,540 |
| New Jersey | $116,890 |
How do industrial organizational psychologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Industrial organizational psychologists earn 65% more than similar careers in the United States.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Neuropsychologist salary | $111K |
| Scientist salary | $101K |
| School psychologist salary | $96K |
| Urban planner salary | $89K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)