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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary in U.S.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in U.S. make a median of $71,180 a year, or about $34.22 an hour. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$71K
Median annual
$34.22/hr
Hourly rate
$62K
Entry level (10th %)
$79K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $71K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,872/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home29% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$71,180/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,460/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $62,220, 25th percentile $62,310, median $71,180, 75th percentile $71,180, 90th percentile $78,560. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$62K25th$62KMedian$71K75th$71K90th$79K
Bar chart showing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $62,220, 25th percentile $62,310, median $71,180, 75th percentile $71,180, 90th percentile $78,560. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level oral and maxillofacial surgeons (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K.Top earners bring in $79K or more - a $16K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do oral and maxillofacial surgeons make in U.S.?

The median is $71,180 a year - that works out to about $34.22 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,220, and experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons can clear $78,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $71K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,872/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 29% 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 U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median oral and maxillofacial surgeons salary is worth about $71,180 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.

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