How Much Does an Industrial Organizational Psychologist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$193,950
Industrial organizational psychologists in the U.S. earn a median of $193,950 a year, or $93.24 an hour. Half of industrial organizational psychologists earn more than $193,950 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $247,220.
Pay percentiles for industrial organizational psychologists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37.99 | $79,010 |
| 25th | $51.59 | $107,310 |
| 50th (median) | $93.24 | $193,950 |
| 75th | $106.86 | $222,280 |
| 90th | $118.86 | $247,220 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Industrial-Organizational Psychologists (SOC 19-3032). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for industrial organizational psychologists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $174,980 | $84.13 | −10% |
| Texas | $139,520 | $67.08 | −28% |
| United States | $193,950 | $93.24 | — |
Top 2 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many industrial organizational psychologists are there?
BLS counts about 790 industrial organizational psychologists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Industrial-Organizational Psychologists”. The most jobs are in Oregon (60) and Texas (40).
The mean (average) annual wage is $170,230, lower than the median of $193,950.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $16,163
- Biweekly
- $7,460
- Weekly
- $3,730
- Daily (8 hours)
- $746
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do industrial organizational psychologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for industrial organizational psychologists is $93.24. The middle 50% earn between $51.59 and $106.86 an hour.
Which state pays industrial organizational psychologists the most?
Among states with published data, Oregon has the highest median wage for industrial organizational psychologists at $174,980, −10% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for industrial organizational psychologists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of industrial organizational psychologists earn less than $79,010 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.