SOC 29-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 1 metro areas compared
At $347,810, median pay for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in San Antonio, TX tracks the national median of $352,220 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $347,810, median pay for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in San Antonio, TX tracks the national median of $352,220 closely. Pay ranges from under $164,770 at the tenth percentile to more than $405,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $343,170 to $405,510.
Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $431,910. Of the 623 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $164,770 | −53.2% |
| 25th | $343,170 | −2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $347,810 | −1.3% |
| 75th | $405,510 | +15.1% |
| 90th | $405,560 | +15.1% |
| Mean | $334,770 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $431,910 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Antonio run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $347,810 goes as far as $358,198 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$347,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$358,198US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $347,810 a year, 1.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $164,770 to $405,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $431,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $347,810, or $167.22 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 San Antonio, TX is 1.3% 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 San Antonio, TX earns more than $405,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $164,770 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 Dallas, at $431,910 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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