The salary statistics and trend of industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare industrial-organizational psychologists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,060 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $76,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $113,140 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $156,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $195,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry of scientific research and development services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) industrial-organizational psychologists is $195,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $113,140. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent industrial-organizational psychologists is $55,060.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $113,140 | -4.19% | 6.76% |
| 2016 | $117,880 | 31.08% | - |
| 2015 | $81,240 | -36.79% | - |
| 2014 | $111,130 | -1.34% | - |
| 2013 | $112,620 | 6.33% | - |
| 2012 | $105,490 | - | - |
The average salaries of industrial-organizational psychologists in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of industrial-organizational psychologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |