Average Salary for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
SOC 19-3032 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists in the United States is $109,840 ($52.81/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $51,880 at the 10th percentile to $224,590 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 1,050 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 42.7% since 2014.
Median Annual
$109,840
Mean Annual
$134,400
10th Pct
$51,880
75th Pct
$198,170
Employment
1,050
Salary Distribution
$52k
10th
$81k
25th
$110k
Median
$198k
75th
$225k
90th
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| California | $140,540 |
| Texas | $130,630 |
| Oregon | $94,180 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $143,370 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $143,370 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $143,370 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $133,160 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $130,630 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $130,630 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $124,070 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $123,120 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $123,120 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $114,030 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $107,840 |
| Educational Services | $83,290 |
| Educational Services | $81,840 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $81,840 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,840 |
| 2023 | $147,420 |
| 2022 | $139,280 |
| 2021 | $105,310 |
| 2020 | $96,270 |
| 2019 | $92,880 |
| 2018 | $97,260 |
| 2017 | $87,100 |
| 2016 | $82,760 |
| 2015 | $77,350 |
| 2014 | $76,950 |