Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$70,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-80% vs US median
US median $352,220
State Rank
#12 of 12
state estimate

How much do Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons make in Illinois?

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Illinois take home a median of $70,220 annually — roughly $33.76 an hour — which runs 80% below the national median of $352,220.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $47,380 while the top 10% make $405,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,930 and $323,440 a year.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,380$22.78
25th percentile (early career)$63,930$30.74
50th percentile (median)$70,220$33.76
75th percentile (experienced)$323,440$155.50
90th percentile (top earners)$405,260$194.84

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 12th out of 12 states and territories for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Pennsylvania$553,740
2Minnesota$475,250
3Rhode Island$414,060
4Virginia$403,430
5Colorado$360,820

Working as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Illinois

Nationally, about 5,000 people work as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($70,220) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons make in Illinois?
The median Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary in Illinois is $70,220 per year, or about $33.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,380 at the entry level to $405,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons about 80% less than the national median of $352,220. Illinois ranks 12th out of 12 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $70,220 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

← See the national Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary report

Related salaries

Psychiatrist

$281,870
median pay · 28,000 employed

Emergency Medicine Physician

$335,550
median pay · 33,000 employed

Dentist, All Other Specialists

$224,990
median pay · 5,000 employed

General Internal Medicine Physician

$256,560
median pay · 67,000 employed

Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric

$300,080
median pay · 9,000 employed

Orthodontist

$289,140
median pay · 6,000 employed
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.