The average salary for an industrial organizational psychologist in the United States is around $142,593 per year.
Avg Salary
Industrial organizational psychologists earn an average yearly salary of $142,593.
Wages typically start from $44,358 and go up to $458,374.
228% above national average Updated in 2023
Industrial organizational psychologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$220.37 per hour
$458,374 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$126.75 per hour
$263,633 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$68.55 per hour
$142,593 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$37.08 per hour
$77,125 per year
10th percentile
Starting level industrial organizational psychologist earnings begin at:
$21.33 per hour
$44,358 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 |
| Virginia | $83,230 |
| North Carolina | $72,790 |
| Florida | $67,240 |
| Massachusetts | $64,760 |
| Oklahoma | $57,440 |
| Ohio | $120,320 |
| California | $117,980 |
| New Jersey | $116,890 |
| Oregon | $105,630 |
How do industrial organizational psychologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Industrial organizational psychologists earn 58% more than similar careers in the United States.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| CEO salary | $120K |
| Management consultant salary | $115K |
| Actuary salary | $121K |
| Statistician salary | $101K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)




