Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in California
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in California earns $429,710 ($206.60/hr). California pays roughly 22% above the national median of $352,220.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in California: the analysis
At a modeled median of $429,710, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in California earn notably above the U.S. median of $352,220 — a gap of about 22%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, California ranks 3rd.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $105,230, while the top tenth earn $759,620 or more — a spread of about $654,390. 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 California, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 2.6× what a general dentist earns, about 3.4× what a dental hygienist earns and about 8.6× what a dental assistant earns ($165,950, $124,930, $50,110 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 San Jose at about $492,400 and lowest in Los Angeles at about $313,780. 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 — California (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $105,230 |
| 25th percentilei | $226,910est. |
| Median (50th)i | $429,710 |
| 75th percentilei | $635,904est. |
| 90th percentilei | $759,620 |
| Mean (average)i | $422,720 |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay by metro in California
The one California metro where BLS publishes a oral and maxillofacial surgeon wage, ranked against the state median of $429,710.
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the California 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 California?
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in California earns about $429,710 ($206.60/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and California's labor-cost index.
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