Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Industrial Organizational Psychologists currently employed in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 30.
  • Industrial Organizational Psychologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro earn an average of $115,960 per year or $55.75 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Industrial Organizational Psychologists who work in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Industrial Organizational Psychologists who work in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 5%.

Rankings for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro

  • Ranks #1 in Oregon for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #2 in the nation for salary and #31 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn an average of $115,960 or $55.75 per hour which is 4% more than the Oregon average salary of $110,840.

AveragePortland-Vancouver-HillsboroOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$55.75$53.294.62%
Annual Salary$115,960$110,8404.62%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn an average of $115,960 or $55.75 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $113,320.

AveragePortland-Vancouver-HillsboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$55.75$54.482.33%
Annual Salary$115,960$113,3202.33%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Industrial Organizational Psychologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro earns an average annual salary of $109,738 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $110,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 6% higher than the Oregon average, which means Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.

  • Oregon average salary is $110,840.
  • Oregon cost-of-living adjusted salary is $108,010.
  • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro average salary is $115,960.
  • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $109,738.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro$115,960105.67%$109,738
Oregon$110,840102.62%$108,010
U.S.$113,320$113,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, 50% of Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn between $82,680 and $163,360 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn more than $178,720, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Industrial Organizational Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn under $50,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Industrial Organizational Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $50,590
15%2 – 4 years4$50,590 – $82,680
25%5 – 9 years8$82,680 – $107,240
25%10 – 14 years8$107,240 – $163,360
15%15 – 20 years4$107,240 – $178,720
10%20+ years3Above $178,720
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $115,960, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Industrial Organizational Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($133,060).

However, Industrial Organizational Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($55,350), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,120), Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,790), Health Care Social Workers ($80,870), School Psychologists ($92,800), Psychology Teachers ($105,890), and Forensic Psychologists ($109,690).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$133,060
Industrial Organizational Psychologists$115,960
Forensic Psychologists$109,690
Psychology Teachers$105,890
School Psychologists$92,800
Health Care Social Workers$80,870
Substance Abuse Counselors$61,790
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,120
Social Workers$55,350
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Industrial Organizational Psychologists

The number of Industrial Organizational Psychologists currently employed in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is 30.

Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn an average of $115,960 per year or $55.75 per hour in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn an average of $109,738 per year or $53 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($133,060), Industrial Organizational Psychologists($115,960), Forensic Psychologists($109,690).


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