Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Wages
SOC 19-3032 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists is $147,420 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $45,860 and the 90th percentile is $219,810, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
1,030
P10
$45,860
P25
$90,100
Median
$147,420
P75
$219,410
P90
$219,810
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,420 | $154,380 | $45,860 | $219,810 | 1,030 | — |
| 2022 | $139,280 | $144,610 | $72,490 | $210,030 | 1,280 | -5.52% |
| 2021 | $105,310 | $113,320 | $63,750 | $168,300 | 610 | -24.39% |
| 2020 | $96,270 | $112,690 | $57,440 | $192,800 | 780 | -8.58% |
Wages by State (2023)
State-level OEWS wage estimates for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists. The highest median is in California at $137,480.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Mean Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $137,480 | -6.7% | $136,300 | 240 |
| North Carolina | $81,160 | -44.9% | $86,400 | 40 |