Top 9 cities for oral and maxillofacial surgeons by average salary
| Dallas, TX | $350,080 |
|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $339,780 |
| Boston, MA | $335,710 |
| San Antonio, TX | $334,770 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $303,870 |
| New York, NY | $288,440 |
| Denver, CO | $282,680 |
| Durham, NC | $270,870 |
| Tucson, AZ | $252,470 |
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary by state
Pennsylvania pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the most statewide, $473,110 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $473,110 | $553,740 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $412,860 | $403,430 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhode Island | $374,910 | $414,060 | n/a | 1 | $339,780 | $339,780 |
| Texas | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 | $350,080 | $334,770 |
| Massachusetts | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $335,710 | $335,710 |
| North Carolina | $330,620 | $224,040 | n/a | 1 | $270,870 | $270,870 |
| Minnesota | $309,470 | $475,250 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | n/a | n/a | 670 | 1 | $303,870 | $303,870 |
| New York | $285,510 | $342,710 | 350 | 1 | $288,440 | $288,440 |
| Arizona | $285,420 | $322,800 | n/a | 1 | $252,470 | $252,470 |
| Colorado | $269,090 | $360,820 | n/a | 1 | $282,680 | $282,680 |
| Michigan | $260,700 | $97,040 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $233,750 | $233,050 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $162,120 | $70,220 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $139,500 | $129,010 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $350,080 | $431,910 | $168.31 | n/a |
| Providence, RI | $339,780 | $377,990 | $163.36 | n/a |
| Boston, MA | $335,710 | $394,690 | $161.40 | n/a |
| San Antonio, TX | $334,770 | $347,810 | $160.95 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $303,870 | $313,780 | $146.09 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $288,440 | $342,730 | $138.68 | 240 |
| Denver, CO | $282,680 | $360,820 | $135.90 | n/a |
| Durham, NC | $270,870 | $219,990 | $130.22 | n/a |
| Tucson, AZ | $252,470 | $299,990 | $121.38 | n/a |
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary: questions
Where do oral and maxillofacial surgeons make the most money?
In Dallas, TX, with an average of $350,080 a year, among the 9 metro areas we cover.
What is the average oral and maxillofacial surgeons salary in the U.S.?
$346,490 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $352,220, so half of oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn more than that and half less.
What salary should oral and maxillofacial surgeons ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of oral and maxillofacial surgeons nationwide earn between $204,610 (25th percentile) and $428,710 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the most?
Pennsylvania, with a statewide average of $473,110 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is oral and maxillofacial surgeons pay the lowest?
Tucson, AZ, at $252,470 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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