Human Performance Consultant

What We Do

Human Performance Consultants apply psychology to the workplace in positions of administration, sales, marketing and HR. From employee testing to training and development, these workers cover a variety of tasks within the workplace to assist in policy planning and work productivity improvement.

Work Environment

Human Performance Consultants work within the business world in small and large companies, as well as healthcare, government, and educational facilities.

How to Become

Employers give preference to applicants for this position who have a background education of a bachelor's degree in human resources management, business, or another relevant field.

Job Outlook

There is a high outlook for this position in the coming years, due to the need for higher performance standards within businesses and organizations.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Human Performance Consultant was $ 69,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide are 19% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

There is no certification within this field, however there is often specialized training available for different workplaces.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Human Performance Consultant.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Human Performance Consultant from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Human Performance Consultant:
Below are the salaries for Human Performance Consultant, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 69,000.00	$ 1.00	$ 83,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 70,000.00
Alaska - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 52,000.00
Arizona - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 58,000.00
Arkansas - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 69,000.00
California - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 75,000.00
Colorado - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 62,000.00
Connecticut - $ 80,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 80,000.00
DC - $ 87,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 87,000.00
Delaware - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 61,000.00
Florida - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 65,000.00
Georgia - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 79,000.00
Hawaii - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 43,000.00
Idaho - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 47,000.00
Illinois - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 79,000.00
Indiana - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 67,000.00
Iowa - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 68,000.00
Kansas - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 63,000.00
Kentucky - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 59,000.00
Louisiana - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 60,000.00
Maine - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 62,000.00
Maryland - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 71,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 83,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 83,000.00
Michigan - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 71,000.00
Minnesota - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 61,000.00
Mississippi - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 72,000.00
Missouri - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 68,000.00
Montana - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 62,000.00
Nebraska - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 51,000.00
Nevada - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 54,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 69,000.00
New Jersey - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 75,000.00
New Mexico - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 61,000.00
New York - $ 84,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 84,000.00
North Carolina - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 66,000.00
North Dakota - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 62,000.00
Ohio - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 67,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 64,000.00
Oregon - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 66,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 67,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 64,000.00
South Carolina - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 67,000.00
South Dakota - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 53,000.00
Tennessee - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 64,000.00
Texas - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 67,000.00
Utah - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 54,000.00
Vermont - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 62,000.00
Virginia - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 70,000.00
Washington - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 71,000.00
West Virginia - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 66,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 62,000.00
Wyoming - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Human Performance Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Human Performance Consultant $ 58,000.00

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