Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary
What oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$352,220$169.34 per hour
Average pay$346,490$166.58 per hour
Middle half earn$204,610 – $428,710Top 10%: $622,640+
Jobs4,910Employed nationwide
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 130 | 0.06 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 40 | 0.13 |
| Arizona | $322,800 | $155.19 | – | – |
| California | – | – | 670 | 0.04 |
| Colorado | $360,820 | $173.47 | – | – |
| Florida | $233,050 | $112.04 | – | – |
| Georgia | $129,010 | $62.02 | 180 | 0.04 |
| Illinois | $70,220 | $33.76 | – | – |
| Indiana | – | – | 70 | 0.02 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| Michigan | $97,040 | $46.65 | 50 | 0.01 |
| Minnesota | $475,250 | $228.49 | 40 | 0.01 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| New York | $342,710 | $164.77 | 350 | 0.04 |
| North Carolina | $224,040 | $107.71 | – | – |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| Pennsylvania | $553,740 | $266.22 | – | – |
| Rhode Island | $414,060 | $199.07 | – | – |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| South Dakota | – | – | 40 | 0.09 |
| Tennessee | – | – | 50 | 0.02 |
| Virginia | $403,430 | $193.96 | 210 | 0.05 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $342,730 | 240 |
Metro areas with the most oral and maxillofacial surgeons
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 240 | $342,730 |
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Questions
How much does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon make?
The median pay for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S. was $352,220 a year ($169.34 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $204,610 and $428,710.
Which states pay oral and maxillofacial surgeons the most?
The highest pay was in Pennsylvania ($553,740), Minnesota ($475,250), Rhode Island ($414,060), Virginia ($403,430), Colorado ($360,820). The lowest was in Illinois ($70,220), Michigan ($97,040), Georgia ($129,010).
How many oral and maxillofacial surgeons are there in the U.S.?
About 4,910 people were employed as oral and maxillofacial surgeons in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.