SOC 29-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 1 metro areas compared
In Pennsylvania the median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons reaches $553,740 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Pennsylvania the median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons reaches $553,740 a year. That is 57.2% more than the national median of $352,220. Pay ranges from under $215,290 at the tenth percentile to more than $603,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $364,860 to $575,640.
Pennsylvania ranks number 1st out of 18 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $239,200. Of the 778 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 2nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $215,290 | −38.9% |
| 25th | $364,860 | +3.6% |
| Median (50th) | $553,740 | +57.2% |
| 75th | $575,640 | +63.4% |
| 90th | $603,880 | +71.4% |
| Mean | $473,110 | +34.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $239,200 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $553,740 goes as far as $567,357 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 61.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$553,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$567,357US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $553,740 a year, 57.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $215,290 to $603,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 18 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $239,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $553,740, or $266.22 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 Pennsylvania is 57.2% 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $603,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $215,290 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 Philadelphia, at $239,200 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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