The salary statistics and trend of industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical 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 | $52,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $102,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $152,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $192,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry 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 $192,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $102,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent industrial-organizational psychologists is $52,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $102,800 | 8.33% | 5.79% |
| 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 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 | |