The salary statistics and trend of industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities 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 | $54,670 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $74,120 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $112,320 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $159,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $197,180 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities. 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 $197,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $112,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent industrial-organizational psychologists is $54,670.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of industrial-organizational psychologists in the industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $112,320 | -5.73% | 6.44% |
| 2016 | $118,760 | 32.62% | - |
| 2015 | $80,020 | -42.54% | - |
| 2014 | $114,060 | -2.49% | - |
| 2013 | $116,900 | 10.10% | - |
| 2012 | $105,090 | - | - |
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 | |