Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Salary
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What oral and maxillofacial surgeons do
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 education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.6% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 200
- Self-employed
- 12%
Employment of oral and maxillofacial surgeons is projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$86,411
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$6,477
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$247,893
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $86,250 | $41.47 | $69,507 |
| 25th percentile | $204,610 | $98.37 | $152,322 |
| Median (50th) | $352,220+ | $169.34 | $247,893 |
| 75th percentile | $428,710+ | $206.11 | $295,814 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $622,640+ | $299.35 | $417,311 |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $357,145 | $215,290 – $239,200+ | — |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $285,361 | $48,240 – $239,200+ | 40 |
| Rhode Island | $239,200+ | — | $265,951 | $104,690 – $239,200+ | — |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $257,593 | $227,230 – $239,200+ | 210 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $238,113 | $67,000 – $239,200+ | — |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $221,621 | $89,600 – $239,200+ | 350 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $221,600 | $112,100 – $239,200+ | — |
| Alabama | $239,200+ | — | $164,397 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 40 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $167,654 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $172,687 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $162,897 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Florida | $233,050 | — | $172,054 | $64,730 – $239,200+ | — |
| North Carolina | $224,040 | — | $157,709 | $176,110 – $239,200+ | — |
| Georgia | $129,010 | — | $93,372 | $36,770 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Michigan | $97,040 | — | $73,224 | $64,750 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Illinois | $70,220 | — | $54,899 | $47,380 – $239,200+ | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.0% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.3% |
| Dentists, General | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a oral and maxillofacial surgeon make?
The national median salary for oral and maxillofacial surgeons is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,250 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the most?
Pennsylvania has the highest median pay at $239,200+.
How many oral and maxillofacial surgeons are there in the U.S.?
About 4,910 people work as oral and maxillofacial surgeons nationwide.