Organizational Development Specialist

What We Do

An Organizational Development Specialist uses psychology principles as well as knowledge in the field of psychology and marketing to provide companies with policy planning, training and development of employees and employee testing.

Work Environment

This position is normally found within organizations and businesses of small or large stature.

How to Become

In order to qualify to become an Organizational Development Specialist a bachelor's degree in human resources, business or psychology is recommended.

Job Outlook

The BLS has predicted an average rate of growth for Organizational Development Specialists.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Organizational Development Specialist was $ 58,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide are 1% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

There are no special certification requirements for this position, but there is a requirement of 8-10 years of professional experience in the field for many companies.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Organizational Development Specialist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 58,000.00	$ 63,722.00	$ 63,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

Alabama - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 59,000.00
Alaska - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 44,000.00
Arizona - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 49,000.00
Arkansas - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 59,000.00
California - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 63,000.00
Colorado - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 52,000.00
Connecticut - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 68,000.00
DC - $ 73,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 73,000.00
Delaware - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 52,000.00
Florida - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 55,000.00
Georgia - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 67,000.00
Hawaii - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 37,000.00
Idaho - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 39,000.00
Illinois - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 66,000.00
Indiana - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 57,000.00
Iowa - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 57,000.00
Kansas - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 54,000.00
Kentucky - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 50,000.00
Louisiana - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 51,000.00
Maine - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 52,000.00
Maryland - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 60,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 70,000.00
Michigan - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 60,000.00
Minnesota - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 51,000.00
Mississippi - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 61,000.00
Missouri - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 57,000.00
Montana - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 52,000.00
Nebraska - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 43,000.00
Nevada - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 46,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 58,000.00
New Jersey - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 63,000.00
New Mexico - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 51,000.00
New York - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 71,000.00
North Carolina - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 56,000.00
North Dakota - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 52,000.00
Ohio - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 56,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 54,000.00
Oregon - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 56,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 56,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 54,000.00
South Carolina - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 57,000.00
South Dakota - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 44,000.00
Tennessee - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 54,000.00
Texas - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 57,000.00
Utah - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 46,000.00
Vermont - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 52,000.00
Virginia - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 59,000.00
Washington - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 60,000.00
West Virginia - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 55,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 52,000.00
Wyoming - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Organizational Development Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Development Specialist $ 49,000.00

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