Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons is $352,220, or $169.34 per hour. About 4,910 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $553,740 in Pennsylvania to $70,220 in Illinois.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 12 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $553,740 | $266.22 | — | — |
| 2 | Minnesota | $475,250 | $228.49 | 40 | 0.40 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $414,060 | $199.07 | — | — |
| 4 | Virginia | $403,430 | $193.96 | 210 | 1.63 |
| 5 | Colorado | $360,820 | $173.47 | — | — |
| 6 | New York | $342,710 | $164.77 | 350 | 1.14 |
| 7 | Arizona | $322,800 | $155.19 | — | — |
| 8 | Florida | $233,050 | $112.04 | — | — |
| 9 | North Carolina | $224,040 | $107.71 | — | — |
| 10 | Georgia | $129,010 | $62.02 | 180 | 1.14 |
| 11 | Michigan | $97,040 | $46.65 | 50 | 0.39 |
| 12 | Illinois | $70,220 | $33.76 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do oral and maxillofacial surgeons make?
The median annual wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States is $352,220, or $169.34 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $86,250, and the top 10% earn $622,640.
How many oral and maxillofacial surgeons are employed in the U.S.?
About 4,910 people work as oral and maxillofacial surgeons nationwide.
Which state pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the most?
Pennsylvania pays the most at a median of $553,740, followed by Minnesota ($475,250) and Rhode Island ($414,060).
Which state pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the least?
Illinois has the lowest median at $70,220.
Where are oral and maxillofacial surgeons jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Virginia at 1.63×.