Industrial/Organizational Psychologist

What We Do

This type of psychologist studies the workplace and helps employers to select the best types of employees for different jobs.

Work Environment

Most I/O psychologists work for corporations, but some may work in consulting or for a mental health organization.

How to Become

You can work with a master's degree in this field, but a Ph.D. will lead to the best career opportunities.

Job Outlook

Job demand for I/O psychologists should exceed 12% by 2022, as more employers seek the services of psychologists to help them to select the best employees.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Industrial/Organizational Psychologist was $ 102,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide are 77% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

You must be licensed in your state to practice as a psychologist, and you have to have had an internship, and one or two years of professional experience. You also need to have passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Industrial/Organizational Psychologist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 102,000.00	N/A	$ 67,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

- $ 102,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 102,000.00
Alabama - $ 99,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alabama are the same as average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 99,000.00
Alaska - $ 76,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 24% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 76,000.00
Arizona - $ 83,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 16% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 83,000.00
Arkansas - $ 97,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 97,000.00
California - $ 106,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 106,000.00
Colorado - $ 87,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 12% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 87,000.00
Connecticut - $ 113,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 14% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 113,000.00
DC - $ 120,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 21% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 120,000.00
Delaware - $ 88,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 11% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 88,000.00
Florida - $ 93,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Florida are 6% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 93,000.00
Georgia - $ 113,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 113,000.00
Hawaii - $ 63,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 63,000.00
Idaho - $ 64,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 36% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 64,000.00
Illinois - $ 111,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 12% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 111,000.00
Indiana - $ 95,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 95,000.00
Iowa - $ 96,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 3% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 96,000.00
Kansas - $ 89,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 10% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 89,000.00
Kentucky - $ 84,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 84,000.00
Louisiana - $ 84,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 15% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 84,000.00
Maine - $ 86,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maine are 13% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 86,000.00
Maryland - $ 101,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 2% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 101,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 118,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 19% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 118,000.00
Michigan - $ 100,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 100,000.00
Minnesota - $ 86,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 86,000.00
Mississippi - $ 105,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 6% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 105,000.00
Missouri - $ 97,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 97,000.00
Montana - $ 90,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Montana are 9% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 90,000.00
Nebraska - $ 73,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 73,000.00
Nevada - $ 79,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 20% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 79,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 97,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 2% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 97,000.00
New Jersey - $ 107,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 7% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 107,000.00
New Mexico - $ 87,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 87,000.00
New York - $ 120,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 120,000.00
North Carolina - $ 96,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 3% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 96,000.00
North Dakota - $ 87,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 12% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 87,000.00
Ohio - $ 95,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 95,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 90,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 9% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 90,000.00
Oregon - $ 94,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 94,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 94,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 5% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 94,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 92,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 7% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 92,000.00
South Carolina - $ 95,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 4% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 95,000.00
South Dakota - $ 74,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 74,000.00
Tennessee - $ 91,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 91,000.00
Texas - $ 96,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 96,000.00
Utah - $ 77,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 77,000.00
Vermont - $ 88,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 88,000.00
Virginia - $ 99,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 99,000.00
Washington - $ 99,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington are the same as average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 99,000.00
West Virginia - $ 94,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 5% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 94,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 89,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 89,000.00
Wyoming - $ 83,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 16% lower than average Industrial/Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Industrial/Organizational Psychologist $ 83,000.00

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