Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in Arizona
The verified BLS median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Arizona earns $322,800 ($155.19/hr). Arizona pays roughly 8% below the national median of $352,220.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in Arizona: the analysis
At a verified median of $322,800, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Arizona earn modestly below the U.S. median of $352,220 — a gap of about 8%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, Arizona ranks 32nd.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $112,100, while the top tenth earn $432,240 or more — a spread of about $320,140. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within Arizona, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 1.7× what a general dentist earns, about 3.2× what a dental hygienist earns and about 6.6× what a dental assistant earns ($194,180, $101,010, $49,000 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay is highest in Phoenix at about $377,580 and lowest in Tucson at about $299,990. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay distribution — Arizona (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $112,100 |
| 25th percentilei | $120,900 |
| Median (50th)i | $322,800 |
| 75th percentilei | $388,130 |
| 90th percentilei | $432,240 |
| Mean (average)i | $285,420 |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay by metro in Arizona
The one Arizona metro where BLS publishes a oral and maxillofacial surgeon wage, ranked against the state median of $322,800.
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the Arizona median. Metros where BLS does not publish a oral and maxillofacial surgeon wage are not listed.
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How much does a oral and maxillofacial surgeon make in Arizona?
The verified BLS OEWS median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Arizona earns about $322,800 ($155.19/hr), from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
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