Personnel Research Scientist

What We Do

A Personnel Research scientist uses scientific methods and systematic activity to acquire data relating to the personnel within a company.

Work Environment

This position is often found within the business, financial, and healthcare fields.

How to Become

In order to qualify as a Personnel Research Scientist a master's or Ph.D. must be acquired with a focus on business, psychology, or administration.

Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position shows an above average growth rate within the next decade.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Personnel Research Scientist was $ 71,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide are 22% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

There is no specific licensure for this position. However, extensive training is often necessary.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Personnel Research Scientist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 71,000.00	$ 0.00	$ 73,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

Alabama - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 72,000.00
Alaska - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 53,000.00
Arizona - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 59,000.00
Arkansas - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 71,000.00
California - $ 76,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 76,000.00
Colorado - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 63,000.00
Connecticut - $ 82,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 82,000.00
DC - $ 89,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 89,000.00
Delaware - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 63,000.00
Florida - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 66,000.00
Georgia - $ 81,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 81,000.00
Hawaii - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 44,000.00
Idaho - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 48,000.00
Illinois - $ 81,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 81,000.00
Indiana - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 69,000.00
Iowa - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 70,000.00
Kansas - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 65,000.00
Kentucky - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 61,000.00
Louisiana - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 62,000.00
Maine - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 63,000.00
Maryland - $ 73,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 73,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 85,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 85,000.00
Michigan - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 72,000.00
Minnesota - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 62,000.00
Mississippi - $ 74,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 74,000.00
Missouri - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 69,000.00
Montana - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 63,000.00
Nebraska - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 52,000.00
Nevada - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 55,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 70,000.00
New Jersey - $ 77,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 77,000.00
New Mexico - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 62,000.00
New York - $ 86,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 86,000.00
North Carolina - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 68,000.00
North Dakota - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 63,000.00
Ohio - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 68,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 65,000.00
Oregon - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 68,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 68,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 65,000.00
South Carolina - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 69,000.00
South Dakota - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 54,000.00
Tennessee - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 65,000.00
Utah - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 55,000.00
Vermont - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 63,000.00
Virginia - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 71,000.00
Washington - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 72,000.00
West Virginia - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 67,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 63,000.00
Wyoming - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Personnel Research Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Personnel Research Scientist $ 59,000.00

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