Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for oral and maxillofacial surgeonss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Pennsylvania$473,110
- Virginia$412,860
- Rhode Island$374,910
- North Carolina$330,620
- Minnesota$309,470
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $473,110 | $553,740 | $227 | +36.5% | — |
| 2 | Virginia | $412,860 | $403,430 | $198 | +19.2% | 210 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $374,910 | $414,060 | $180 | +8.2% | — |
| 4 | North Carolina | $330,620 | $224,040 | $159 | -4.6% | — |
| 5 | Minnesota | $309,470 | $475,250 | $149 | -10.7% | 40 |
| 6 | New York | $285,510 | $342,710 | $137 | -17.6% | 350 |
| 7 | Arizona | $285,420 | $322,800 | $137 | -17.6% | — |
| 8 | Colorado | $269,090 | $360,820 | $129 | -22.3% | — |
| 9 | Michigan | $260,700 | $97,040 | $125 | -24.8% | 50 |
| 10 | Florida | $233,750 | $233,050 | $112 | -32.5% | — |
| 11 | Illinois | $162,120 | $70,220 | $78 | -53.2% | — |
| 12 | Georgia | $139,500 | $129,010 | $67 | -59.7% | 180 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 12 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $431,910 | $350,080 | — |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $394,690 | $335,710 | — |
| 3 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $377,990 | $339,780 | — |
| 4 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $360,820 | $282,680 | — |
| 5 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $347,810 | $334,770 | — |
| 6 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $342,730 | $288,440 | 240 |
| 7 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $313,780 | $303,870 | — |
| 8 | Tucson, AZ | $299,990 | $252,470 | — |
| 9 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $219,990 | $270,870 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing oral and maxillofacial surgeonss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $360,820 | $368,210 | 4,420 |
| 2 | Offices of Dentists | $360,820 | $369,550 | 4,250 |
| 3 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $355,810 | $350,530 | 4,800 |
| 4 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $355,810 | $349,880 | 4,810 |
| 5 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $352,220 | $346,490 | 4,910 |
| 6 | Offices of Physicians | $349,000 | $331,170 | 140 |
| 7 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $217,140 | $222,610 | — |
| 8 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $217,140 | $222,610 | — |
| 9 | Educational Services | $155,270 | $190,170 | 50 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $155,270 | $190,170 | 50 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $155,270 | $190,170 | 50 |
| 12 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $85,790 | $136,580 | 310 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do oral and maxillofacial surgeons make in the U.S.?
The median oral and maxillofacial surgeons salary in the United States is $352,220 per year (mean $346,490), and about 80% earn between $86,250 and $622,640.
How much do oral and maxillofacial surgeons make per hour?
Roughly $167 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $346,490 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the most?
Pennsylvania has the highest average pay for oral and maxillofacial surgeons at $473,110 per year (median $553,740).
What is the job outlook for oral and maxillofacial surgeons?
Employment is projected to change +4.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 200 openings per year.
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