SOC 19-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists — Oregon
Oregon
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon is $174,980 a year, trailing the national median of $193,950 by 9.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon is $174,980 a year, trailing the national median of $193,950 by 9.8%. Half of workers earn between $106,190 and $174,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $92,450 and the ninetieth at $174,980.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 5.76 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 2 states with published data for this occupation, Oregon ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 27th of 727 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,450 | −52.3% |
| 25th | $106,190 | −45.2% |
| Median (50th) | $174,980 | −9.8% |
| 75th | $174,980 | −9.8% |
| 90th | $174,980 | −9.8% |
| Mean | $147,400 | −24.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $174,980 buys what $169,226 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$174,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$169,226US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $174,980 a year, 9.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $92,450 to $174,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 2 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $174,980, or $84.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $193,950, so pay in Oregon is 9.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oregon earns more than $174,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $92,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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