SOC 29-1022 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons wages by metro
National median annual wage
$352,220
- 10th percentile
- $86,250
- 25th percentile
- $204,610
- Median
- $352,220
- 75th percentile
- $428,710
- 90th percentile
- $622,640
- Mean
- $346,490
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 4,910.
That median is 590.9% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.

Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | Not available | $142,780 | $431,910 | $432,010 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | Not available | $92,620 | $394,690 | $414,910 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | Not available | $174,990 | $377,990 | $416,970 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | Not available | $67,000 | $360,820 | $435,590 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | Not available | $164,770 | $347,810 | $405,560 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 240 | $90,730 | $342,730 | $392,410 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | Not available | $221,220 | $313,780 | $398,580 |
| Tucson, AZ | Not available | $112,100 | $299,990 | $388,130 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | Not available | $219,990 | $219,990 | $395,990 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 240 | $90,730 | $342,730 | $392,410 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Not available | $215,290 | $553,740 | $603,880 |
| Minnesota | 40 | $48,240 | $475,250 | $475,250 |
| Rhode Island | Not available | $104,690 | $414,060 | $417,050 |
| Virginia | 210 | $227,230 | $403,430 | $422,890 |
| Colorado | Not available | $67,000 | $360,820 | $435,590 |
| New York | 350 | $89,600 | $342,710 | $392,410 |
| Arizona | Not available | $112,100 | $322,800 | $432,240 |
| Florida | Not available | $64,730 | $233,050 | $370,530 |
| North Carolina | Not available | $176,110 | $224,040 | $544,140 |
| Georgia | 180 | $36,770 | $129,010 | $267,390 |
| Michigan | 50 | $64,750 | $97,040 | $473,680 |
| Illinois | Not available | $47,380 | $70,220 | $405,260 |
| Alabama | 130 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Alaska | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| California | 670 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Indiana | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Iowa | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| New Hampshire | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| North Dakota | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| South Carolina | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| South Dakota | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Tennessee | 50 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians, All Other
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is $352,220. Employment is 4,910.
How does Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is 590.9% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX is highest on this page's list at $431,910.