Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in Massachusetts
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Massachusetts earns $401,530 ($193.00/hr). Massachusetts pays roughly 14% above the national median of $352,220.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in Massachusetts: the analysis
At a modeled median of $401,530, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Massachusetts earn notably above the U.S. median of $352,220 — a gap of about 14%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, Massachusetts ranks 7th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $98,320, while the top tenth earn $709,810 or more — a spread of about $611,490. 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 Massachusetts, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 2.2× what a general dentist earns, about 4.0× what a dental hygienist earns and about 6.9× what a dental assistant earns ($181,600, $100,640, $57,980 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 Barnstable Town at about $401,530 and lowest in Pittsfield at about $362,430. 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 — Massachusetts (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $98,320 |
| 25th percentilei | $212,024est. |
| Median (50th)i | $401,530 |
| 75th percentilei | $594,205est. |
| 90th percentilei | $709,810 |
| Mean (average)i | $395,000 |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay by metro in Massachusetts
The one Massachusetts metro where BLS publishes a oral and maxillofacial surgeon wage, ranked against the state median of $401,530.
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Massachusetts earns about $401,530 ($193.00/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Massachusetts's labor-cost index.
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