Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for oral and maxillofacial surgeons is $169.34 an hour ($352,220 a year). About 4,910 people work in this job there.

$169.34Median hourly pay

$204,610–$428,710Middle half of workers, yearly

4,910People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$41.47	$86,250
25% of workers	$98.37	$204,610
Half of workers (median)	$169.34	$352,220
75% of workers	$206.11	$428,710
90% of workers	$299.35	$622,640

Best-paying states for oral and maxillofacial surgeons

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Pennsylvania	$553,740	0
Minnesota	$475,250	40
Rhode Island	$414,060	0
Virginia	$403,430	210
Colorado	$360,820	0
New York	$342,710	350
Arizona	$322,800	0
Iowa	$239,200	0
New Hampshire	$239,200	0
North Dakota	$239,200	0

Education, experience and outlook for oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Physicians, All Other	$265,930
Dentists, General	$170,950
Emergency Medicine Physicians	$335,550
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$358,550
Dermatologists	$328,730
Podiatrists	$160,300
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$300,080
Orthodontists	$289,140

Other job titles for this job

Dental SurgeonMaxillofacial SurgeonOral and Maxillofacial Surgery ResidentOral Surgeon

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.