The average salary for a industrial-organizational psychologist in the United States is $154,380, but the range typically falls between $90,100 and $219,410. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $74.22, with a range between $43.32 and $105.48.
There are approximately 1,030 people employed as a industrial-organizational psychologist in the United States. With California, North Carolina employing the highest number of industrial-organizational psychologists.The state with the best pay for a industrial-organizational psychologist is California, with an average annual salary of $136,300.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $45,860 | $22.05 |
| 25th Percentile | $90,100 | $43.32 |
| Median | $147,420 | $70.87 |
| 75th Percentile | $219,410 | $105.48 |
| 90th Percentile | $219,810 | $105.68 |
The salary of a industrial-organizational psychologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a industrial-organizational psychologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for industrial-organizational psychologists are California, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $83,100 | $136,300 | $179,470 |
| North Carolina | $71,590 | $86,400 | $128,360 |
Even between cities, the salary of a industrial-organizational psychologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for industrial-organizational psychologists is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA with an average salary of $148,400.
Areas with highest average salaries for industrial-organizational psychologists
The number of industrial-organizational psychologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of industrial-organizational psychologists has increased by 250. On average, the number of industrial-organizational psychologists has been increasing by 8.0% each year. The salary of industrial-organizational psychologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of industrial-organizational psychologists has increased by $41,690. On average, the salary of industrial-organizational psychologists has been increasing by 9.2% each year.
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