SOC 29-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — Michigan
Michigan
The median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Michigan is $97,040 per year, substantially below the national median of $352,220 — a gap of 72.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Michigan is $97,040 per year, substantially below the national median of $352,220 — a gap of 72.4%. Half of workers earn between $80,440 and $473,340. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $64,750 and the ninetieth at $473,680.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Michigan ranks number 17th out of 18 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 127th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,750 | −81.6% |
| 25th | $80,440 | −77.2% |
| Median (50th) | $97,040 | −72.4% |
| 75th | $473,340 | +34.4% |
| 90th | $473,680 | +34.5% |
| Mean | $260,700 | −26.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $97,040 goes as far as $100,873 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 71.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,873US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,040 a year, 72.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,750 to $473,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 18 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $97,040, or $46.65 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 Michigan is 72.4% lower. 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 Michigan earns more than $473,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,750 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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