How much does an industrial-organizational psychologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $93.25 an hour or $16,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $93.25
- Average (mean)
- $170,200
- Jobs
- 790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,010 | $37.99 | |
| 25th | $107,300 | $51.59 | |
| Median | $194,000 | $93.25 | |
| 75th | $222,300 | $106.87 | |
| 90th | $247,200 | $118.86 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oregon | $175,000 |
| Texas | $139,500 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
In other countries
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist belongs to the international group "Psychologists".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial-organizational psychologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $93.25 ($194,000 a year).
How much does an industrial-organizational psychologist make a month?
About $16,160 a month before tax, based on a median of $194,000 a year.
How much does an industrial-organizational psychologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,010 or less a year ($37.99 an hour); the top 10% make $247,200 or more.
Which state pays industrial-organizational psychologists the most?
Oregon, with a median of $175,000 a year, followed by Texas ($139,500).
How many industrial-organizational psychologists are there in the United States?
About 790 people work as industrial-organizational psychologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.