The salary statistics of industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 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 | $55,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $79,260 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $120,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $170,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $204,870 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical 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 $204,870. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $120,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid industrial-organizational psychologists is $55,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $120,750 | 14.87% | 19.79% |
| 2017 | $102,800 | 8.33% | - |
| 2016 | $94,240 | 17.36% | - |
| 2015 | $77,880 | -0.92% | - |
| 2014 | $78,600 | -2.95% | - |
| 2013 | $80,920 | -19.69% | - |
| 2012 | $96,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of industrial-organizational psychologists in one industries in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown below. For detailed industrial-organizational psychologists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].