Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in Illinois
The verified BLS median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Illinois earns $70,220 ($33.76/hr). Illinois pays roughly 80% below the national median of $352,220.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in Illinois: the analysis
At a verified median of $70,220, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Illinois earn substantially below the U.S. median of $352,220 — a gap of about 80%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, Illinois ranks 51st.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $47,380, while the top tenth earn $405,260 or more — a spread of about $357,880. 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 Illinois, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 2.2× less than a general dentist, about 1.4× less than a dental hygienist and about 1.4× what a dental assistant earns ($156,110, $96,670, $48,610 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 Rockford at about $362,790 and lowest in Kankakee at about $299,740. 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 — Illinois (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $47,380 |
| 25th percentilei | $63,930 |
| Median (50th)i | $70,220 |
| 75th percentilei | $323,440 |
| 90th percentilei | $405,260 |
| Mean (average)i | $162,120 |
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How much does a oral and maxillofacial surgeon make in Illinois?
The verified BLS OEWS median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Illinois earns about $70,220 ($33.76/hr), from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
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