Salary Report for Virginia Industrial Organizational Psychologists
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Virginia Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn an average of $108,700 which is 4% less than the national average salary of $113,320.
| Type | Virginia | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $52.26 | $54.48 | -4.07% |
| Average Annual Salary | $108,700 | $113,320 | -4.08% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Virginia, 50% of Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn between $74,100 and $160,280 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 $189,100, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Industrial Organizational Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Industrial Organizational Psychologists earn under $62,300, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Industrial Organizational Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 3 | Under $62,300 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 4 | $62,300 – $74,100 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 8 | $74,100 – $83,230 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 8 | $83,230 – $160,280 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 4 | $83,230 – $189,100 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 3 | Above $189,100 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Industrial Organizational Psychologists in Virginia psychologists earn about $107,645 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $113,320.
Cost-of-living in Virginia is 1% higher than the national average, which means Virginia residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $108,700, Virginia Industrial Organizational Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,910).
However, Industrial Organizational Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,210), Marriage and Family Therapists ($53,550), Health Care Social Workers ($57,420), Social Workers ($58,100), Psychology Teachers ($83,580), School Psychologists ($88,890), and Forensic Psychologists ($104,670).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $108,910 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychologists | $108,700 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $104,670 |
| School Psychologists | $88,890 |
| Psychology Teachers | $83,580 |
| Social Workers | $58,100 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,420 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $53,550 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,210 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Virginia the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (16,930), Social Workers (9,860) and Health Care Social Workers (3,980).
The three professions in Virginia needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (19.5%), Psychology Teachers (14.2%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (13.9%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Counselors | 14,170 | 16,930 | 19.5% | 1,700 |
| Social Workers | 8,780 | 9,860 | 12.3% | 960 |
| Health Care Social Workers | 3,500 | 3,980 | 13.7% | 390 |
| Forensic Psychologists | 1,640 | 1,670 | 1.8% | 110 |
| Psychology Teachers | 1,200 | 1,370 | 14.2% | 130 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 720 | 820 | 13.9% | 80 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychologists | 560 | 490 | -12.5% | 30 |
Salary FAQ for Virginia Industrial Organizational Psychologists
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