Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA make a median of $313,780 a year, or about $150.85 an hour. The range runs from $221K at the entry level to $399K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 113.57), so that salary is closer to $276,288 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,601/month, or 14.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $314K get you in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim’s Regional Price Parity (113.57). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Pay for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $352K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $2,601/month, 15.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost-of-living overall is 14% above the national average (BEA RPP 113.57), so groceries and services cost more too. Lower pay, lower costs, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim can be a reasonable trade-off for oral and maxillofacial surgeonss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in metros near Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $300K | $310K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Entry-level oral and maxillofacial surgeons (10th percentile) start around $221K. Mid-career wages sit at $314K. Top earners bring in $399K or more, a $177K spread from bottom to top.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $554K | +57% | N/A |
| Minnesota | $475K | +35% | 40 |
| Rhode Island | $414K | +18% | N/A |
| Virginia | $403K | +15% | 210 |
| Colorado | $361K | +2% | N/A |
| New York | $343K | -3% | 350 |
| Arizona | $323K | -8% | N/A |
| Florida | $233K | -34% | N/A |
| North Carolina | $224K | -36% | N/A |
| Georgia | $129K | -63% | 180 |
| Michigan | $97K | -72% | 50 |
| Illinois | $70K | -80% | N/A |
Showing 1–10 of 12 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a oral and maxillofacial surgeon afford a 2BR apartment alone in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
Yes — at the median salary of $314K, rent takes 15.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,601/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically earn — is $221K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $13,273/month. At HUD’s $2,601/month FMR, rent would take 20% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is oral and maxillofacial surgeon a high-paying job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $314K here vs. $352K nationally.
How does Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim compare to the national average for oral and maxillofacial surgeons?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim pays $314K median vs. the U.S. average of $352K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 113.57), the purchasing-power equivalent is $276K — below the national median.
How much do oral and maxillofacial surgeons make in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA?
The median is $313,780 a year, that works out to about $151 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $221,220, and experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons can clear $398,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $314K enough to live in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $16,487/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,601/month, which eats 15.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a oral and maxillofacial surgeons salary go in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim has a Regional Price Parity of 113.57 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median oral and maxillofacial surgeons salary is worth about $276,288 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do oral and maxillofacial surgeons get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.