Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in North Carolina
The verified BLS median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in North Carolina earns $224,040 ($107.71/hr). North Carolina pays roughly 36% below the national median of $352,220.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in North Carolina: the analysis
At a verified median of $224,040, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in North Carolina earn substantially below the U.S. median of $352,220 — a gap of about 36%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, North Carolina ranks 48th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $176,110, while the top tenth earn $544,140 or more — a spread of about $368,030. 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 North Carolina, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 1.1× what a general dentist earns, about 2.3× what a dental hygienist earns and about 4.4× what a dental assistant earns ($207,000, $97,850, $50,380 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 Raleigh at about $404,000 and lowest in Durham at about $219,990. 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 — North Carolina (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $176,110 |
| 25th percentilei | $206,760 |
| Median (50th)i | $224,040 |
| 75th percentilei | $497,840 |
| 90th percentilei | $544,140 |
| Mean (average)i | $330,620 |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay by metro in North Carolina
All 2 North Carolina metros where BLS publishes a oral and maxillofacial surgeon wage — highest first. State median: $224,040.
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
The verified BLS OEWS median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in North Carolina earns about $224,040 ($107.71/hr), from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
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