Industrial-Organizational Psychologist Salary
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists earn a median $193,950 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$193,950
$93.25 per hour
Range
$79,010 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
790
across the U.S.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$144,417
per year · effective tax rate 25.5%
$12,035Monthly
$6,017Twice a month
$5,554Every 2 weeks
$69.43Hourly
- Federal income tax$35,282
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,812
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$144,417
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $79,010 | $37.99 | $64,414 |
| 25th percentile | $107,310 | $51.59 | $84,323 |
| Median (50th) | $193,950 | $93.25 | $144,417 |
| 75th percentile | $222,280 | $106.87 | $164,984 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $247,220+ | $118.86 | $181,357 |
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $174,980 | $115,842 | $92,450 – $174,980 | 60 |
| Texas | $139,520 | $106,628 | $80,820 – $154,540 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a industrial-organizational psychologist make?
The national median salary for industrial-organizational psychologists is $193,950 a year ($93.25 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,010 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays industrial-organizational psychologists the most?
Oregon has the highest median pay at $174,980.
How many industrial-organizational psychologists are there in the U.S.?
About 790 people work as industrial-organizational psychologists nationwide.