SOC 29-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — Colorado
Colorado · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Colorado is $360,820 per year, close to the national median of $352,220 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Colorado is $360,820 per year, close to the national median of $352,220 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $161,720 and $360,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $67,000 and the ninetieth at $435,590.
Colorado ranks number 5th out of 18 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $360,820. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 4th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,000 | −81.0% |
| 25th | $161,720 | −54.1% |
| Median (50th) | $360,820 | +2.4% |
| 75th | $360,820 | +2.4% |
| 90th | $435,590 | +23.7% |
| Mean | $269,090 | −23.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $360,820 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $360,820 buys what $349,971 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$360,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$349,971US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $360,820 a year, 2.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,000 to $435,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 5th of 18 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $360,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $360,820, or $173.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $352,220, so pay in Colorado is 2.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $435,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $360,820 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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