Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in Tennessee
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Tennessee earns $327,560 ($157.50/hr). Tennessee pays roughly 7% below the national median of $352,220.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in Tennessee: the analysis
At a modeled median of $327,560, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Tennessee earn modestly below the U.S. median of $352,220 — a gap of about 7%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, Tennessee ranks 27th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $80,210, while the top tenth earn $579,060 or more — a spread of about $498,850. 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 Tennessee, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 1.5× what a general dentist earns, about 3.9× what a dental hygienist earns and about 7.0× what a dental assistant earns ($215,290, $84,640, $46,720 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 Nashville at about $378,990 and lowest in Cleveland at about $290,580. 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 — Tennessee (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $80,210 |
| 25th percentilei | $172,966est. |
| Median (50th)i | $327,560 |
| 75th percentilei | $484,748est. |
| 90th percentilei | $579,060 |
| Mean (average)i | $322,240 |
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How much does a oral and maxillofacial surgeon make in Tennessee?
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Tennessee earns about $327,560 ($157.50/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Tennessee's labor-cost index.
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