What oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
a year, or $107.71 an hour. That is 36% less than the national median of $352,220.
The middle half of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in North Carolina earn $206,760 to $497,840.
North Carolina pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons more than 3 of the other 17 states. Highest: Pennsylvania ($553,740).
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons employed in North Carolina.
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $115.00+ | – | |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $105.77 | – |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in North Carolina earned a median of $224,040 a year ($107.71 an hour) in May 2025, 36% less than the national median of $352,220. The middle half earned $206,760 to $497,840.
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $239,200+.
North Carolina ranks #15 of 18 states for oral and maxillofacial surgeons pay. Pennsylvania pays the most, at $553,740 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.