Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary by State
The national median pay for oral and maxillofacial surgeons is $352,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $70,220 in Illinois to $553,740 in Pennsylvania.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $86,250
- 25th percentile
- $204,610
- Median
- $352,220
- 75th percentile
- $428,710
- Top 10%
- $622,640
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 4,910 jobs.
Median pay in 12 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $553,740 | +57% | $215,290 | $603,880 | Not published |
| 2 | Minnesota | $475,250 | +35% | $48,240 | $475,250 | 40 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $414,060 | +18% | $104,690 | $417,050 | Not published |
| 4 | Virginia | $403,430 | +15% | $227,230 | $422,890 | 210 |
| 5 | Colorado | $360,820 | +2% | $67,000 | $435,590 | Not published |
| 6 | New York | $342,710 | −3% | $89,600 | $392,410 | 350 |
| 7 | Arizona | $322,800 | −8% | $112,100 | $432,240 | Not published |
| 8 | Florida | $233,050 | −34% | $64,730 | $370,530 | Not published |
| 9 | North Carolina | $224,040 | −36% | $176,110 | $544,140 | Not published |
| 10 | Georgia | $129,010 | −63% | $36,770 | $267,390 | 180 |
| 11 | Michigan | $97,040 | −72% | $64,750 | $473,680 | 50 |
| 12 | Illinois | $70,220 | −80% | $47,380 | $405,260 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary questions
Which state pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the most?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $553,740 a year (+57% vs. the national median of $352,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays oral and maxillofacial surgeons the least?
Illinois, with a median of $70,220 a year (−80% vs. national).
Where do most oral and maxillofacial surgeons work?
New York has the most jobs, about 350, with a median of $342,710.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.