Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in Louisiana
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Louisiana earns $317,000 ($152.40/hr). Louisiana pays roughly 10% below the national median of $352,220.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in Louisiana: the analysis
At a modeled median of $317,000, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Louisiana earn modestly below the U.S. median of $352,220 — a gap of about 10%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, Louisiana ranks 35th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $77,630, while the top tenth earn $560,380 or more — a spread of about $482,750. 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 Louisiana, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 1.9× what a general dentist earns, about 3.7× what a dental hygienist earns and about 7.2× what a dental assistant earns ($170,750, $85,240, $44,090 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 New Orleans at about $360,320 and lowest in Lake Charles at about $277,550. 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 — Louisiana (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $77,630 |
| 25th percentilei | $167,394est. |
| Median (50th)i | $317,000 |
| 75th percentilei | $469,113est. |
| 90th percentilei | $560,380 |
| Mean (average)i | $311,840 |
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How much does a oral and maxillofacial surgeon make in Louisiana?
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Louisiana earns about $317,000 ($152.40/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Louisiana's labor-cost index.
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