Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S. is $352,220 ($169.34 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $352,220
- Mean annual wage
- $346,490
- Median hourly wage
- $169.34
- Employment
- 4,910
4,910 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,250 | $41.47 |
| 25th percentile | $204,610 | $98.37 |
| Median (50th) | $352,220 | $169.34 |
| 75th percentile | $428,710 | $206.11 |
| 90th percentile | $622,640 | $299.35 |
Highest-paying states for oral and maxillofacial surgeons
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $553,740 | — |
| Minnesota | $475,250 | 40 |
| Rhode Island | $414,060 | — |
| Virginia | $403,430 | 210 |
| Colorado | $360,820 | — |
| New York | $342,710 | 350 |
| Arizona | $322,800 | — |
| Florida | $233,050 | — |
| North Carolina | $224,040 | — |
| Georgia | $129,010 | 180 |
Lowest-paying states
- Illinois: $70,220 median annual wage
- Michigan: $97,040 median annual wage
- Georgia: $129,010 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $224,040 median annual wage
- Florida: $233,050 median annual wage
About this occupation
Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.
Typical tasks
- Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.
- Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
- Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip, cleft palate, and jaw growth problems.
- Perform minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone enhancements.
- Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 3.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 96.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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