Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in Missouri
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Missouri earns $324,040 ($155.80/hr). Missouri pays roughly 8% below the national median of $352,220.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in Missouri: the analysis
At a modeled median of $324,040, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Missouri earn modestly below the U.S. median of $352,220 — a gap of about 8%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, Missouri ranks 28th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $79,350, while the top tenth earn $572,830 or more — a spread of about $493,480. 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 Missouri, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 1.6× what a general dentist earns, about 3.5× what a dental hygienist earns and about 7.0× what a dental assistant earns ($204,960, $92,750, $45,970 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 St. Louis at about $378,990 and lowest in Cape Girardeau at about $312,770. 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 — Missouri (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $79,350 |
| 25th percentilei | $171,109est. |
| Median (50th)i | $324,040 |
| 75th percentilei | $479,534est. |
| 90th percentilei | $572,830 |
| Mean (average)i | $318,770 |
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How much does a oral and maxillofacial surgeon make in Missouri?
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Missouri earns about $324,040 ($155.80/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Missouri's labor-cost index.
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