How much does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $169.34 an hour or $29,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $169.34
- Average (mean)
- $346,500
- Jobs
- 4,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,250 | $41.47 | |
| 25th | $204,600 | $98.37 | |
| Median | $352,200 | $169.34 | |
| 75th | $428,700 | $206.11 | |
| 90th | $622,600 | $299.35 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Pennsylvania | $553,700 |
| Minnesota | $475,300 |
| Rhode Island | $414,100 |
| Virginia | $403,400 |
| Colorado | $360,800 |
| New York | $342,700 |
| Arizona | $322,800 |
| Alabama | $239,200 |
| Alaska | $239,200 |
| Iowa | $239,200 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200 |
| North Dakota | $239,200 |
| South Carolina | $239,200 |
| Florida | $233,100 |
| North Carolina | $224,000 |
| Georgia | $129,000 |
| Michigan | $97,040 |
| Illinois | $70,220 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $431,900 |
| Boston, MA | $394,700 |
| Providence, RI | $378,000 |
| Denver, CO | $360,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $347,800 |
| New York, NY | $342,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $313,800 |
| Tucson, AZ | $300,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $239,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $239,200 |
| Richmond, VA | $239,200 |
| Durham, NC | $220,000 |
In other countries
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon belongs to the international group "Dentists".
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- Dentist$225,000
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$76,400
- Optometrist$136,600
- Pharmacist$140,900
- Physician Assistant$135,900
- Podiatrist$160,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $169.34 ($352,200 a year).
How much does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon make a month?
About $29,350 a month before tax, based on a median of $352,200 a year.
How much does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,250 or less a year ($41.47 an hour); the top 10% make $622,600 or more.
Which state pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the most?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $553,700 a year, followed by Minnesota ($475,300) and Rhode Island ($414,100).
Which city pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $431,900 a year.
How many oral and maxillofacial surgeons are there in the United States?
About 4,910 people work as oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.