North Carolina currently has one of the highest hourly wages for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its pay data for dental jobs to reflect 2024 information April 2.
Here is the average hourly pay for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in states where data is available:
| State | Average hourly wage |
| Alabama | $189.18 |
| California | $136.01 |
| Georgia | $86.10 |
| Michigan | $133.80 |
| North Carolina | $192.52 |
| Pennsylvania | $156.33 |
