Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in Delaware
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Delaware earns $359,260 ($172.70/hr). Delaware is about the national median ($352,220).
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in Delaware: the analysis
At a modeled median of $359,260, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Delaware earn slightly above the U.S. median of $352,220 — a gap of about 2%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, Delaware ranks 15th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $87,980, while the top tenth earn $635,090 or more — a spread of about $547,110. 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 Delaware, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 2.1× what a general dentist earns, about 3.6× what a dental hygienist earns and about 7.5× what a dental assistant earns ($174,370, $98,910, $47,600 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 Dover at about $340,950. 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 — Delaware (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $87,980 |
| 25th percentilei | $189,710est. |
| Median (50th)i | $359,260 |
| 75th percentilei | $531,654est. |
| 90th percentilei | $635,090 |
| Mean (average)i | $353,420 |
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How much does a oral and maxillofacial surgeon make in Delaware?
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Delaware earns about $359,260 ($172.70/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Delaware's labor-cost index.
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