How much do Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons make?
The median pay for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in the United States is $352,220 per year — about $169.34 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $86,250, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $622,640.
That is $290,830 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary range by percentile
Half of all Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons earn between $204,610 and $428,710 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $86,250 | $41.47 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $204,610 | $98.37 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $352,220 | $169.34 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $428,710 | $206.11 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $622,640 | $299.35 |
Highest-paying states for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Pennsylvania leads the country for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pay at $553,740 a year, followed by Minnesota ($475,250) and Rhode Island ($414,060). At the other end, Illinois posts the lowest median at $70,220 — a gap of $483,520 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $553,740 | $266.22 | +57% |
| 2 | Minnesota | $475,250 | $228.49 | +35% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $414,060 | $199.07 | +18% |
| 4 | Virginia | $403,430 | $193.96 | +15% |
| 5 | Colorado | $360,820 | $173.47 | +2% |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 12 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 5,000 people work as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in the United States. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
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