Industrial-Organizational Psychologist salary
From 62 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 19-3032: Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 56% of Industrial-Organizational Psychologist filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 15% since FY2020. From $99,840 in FY2020 to $115,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 62 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Industrial-Organizational Psychologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 19-3032, Industrial-Organizational Psychologists). The median base salary is $111,202, 9% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $78,100 and $130,125. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 56% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 56% of filings
Mid-level · 44% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $78,100 | 28 |
| Level II · Qualified | $117,520 | 22 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $106,371 | 20 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Industrial-Organizational Psychologist does
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Typical tasks
- Provide advice on best practices and implementation for selection.
- Develop and implement employee selection or placement programs.
- Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs.
- Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion.
- Observe and interview workers to obtain information about the physical, mental, and educational requirements of jobs, as well as information about aspects such as job satisfaction.
- Facilitate organizational development and change.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Industrial-Organizational Psychologists), the median annual wage was $193,950 in May 2025, with 790 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $111,202, 43% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,085 | $79,010 |
| 25th percentile | $78,100 | $107,310 |
| Median | $111,202 | $193,950 |
| 75th percentile | $130,125 | $222,280 |
| 90th percentile | $198,852 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,085 |
| 25th | $78,100 |
| 50th (median) | $111,202 |
| 75th | $130,125 |
| 90th | $198,852 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $99,840 | $77,829 | $128,442 | 36 |
| FY2021 | $100,606 | $87,417 | $130,925 | 36 |
| FY2022 | $108,597 | $88,899 | $134,659 | 52 |
| FY2023 | $112,154 | $85,000 | $135,000 | 25 |
| FY2024 | $117,080 | $96,000 | $153,075 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $102,533 | $75,000 | $122,994 | 39 |
| FY2026 | $115,000 | $93,925 | $138,050 | 23 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Industrial-Organizational Psychologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Industrial-Organizational Psychologist jobs is $111,202 (62 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $78,100 and $130,125.
What does an entry-level Industrial-Organizational Psychologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $78,100. Level I accounts for 56% of Industrial-Organizational Psychologist filings.
Do H-1B Industrial-Organizational Psychologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($111,202) is 43% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($193,950, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.