Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon salary in Texas
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Texas earns $352,220 ($169.30/hr). Texas is about the national median ($352,220).
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay in Texas: the analysis
At a modeled median of $352,220, oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Texas earn about the U.S. median. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports oral and maxillofacial surgeon pay, Texas ranks 17th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in this state earn around $86,250, while the top tenth earn $622,640 or more — a spread of about $536,390. 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 Texas, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon earns about 2.2× what a general dentist earns, about 3.5× what a dental hygienist earns and about 7.8× what a dental assistant earns ($162,360, $99,240, $45,430 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 Dallas–Fort Worth at about $431,910 and lowest in McAllen at about $282,480. 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 — Texas (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $86,250 |
| 25th percentilei | $185,989est. |
| Median (50th)i | $352,220 |
| 75th percentilei | $521,233est. |
| 90th percentilei | $622,640 |
| Mean (average)i | $346,490 |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pay by metro in Texas
All 2 Texas metros where BLS publishes a oral and maxillofacial surgeon wage — highest first. State median: $352,220.
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the Texas 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 Texas?
The modeled median oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Texas earns about $352,220 ($169.30/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Texas's labor-cost index.
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