What are the main factors that influence an Oral Surgeon's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Oral Surgeon?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Oral Surgeon roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Oral Surgeon's salary?

An Oral Surgeon's salary grows with experience: starting around $308,234 for beginners, reaching about $322,092 at mid-level, and approach $344,687 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Oral Surgeon?

Oral Surgeon salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Oral Surgeon roles are District of Columbia $350,600, California $349,300, Massachusetts $344,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Oral Surgeon roles make?

Salaries for Oral Surgeon level roles vary by specialization: Surgeon - Cardiothoracic: $518,699; Surgeon: $439,416; Oral Pathologist: $337,167; Physician - Oral Surgery: $316,610; Surgeon - Oral: $316,601.

Oral Surgeon Salary in Delaware

How much does an Oral Surgeon make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oral Surgeon in Delaware is $320,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $154.

However, an Oral Surgeon's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $408,390
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $289,700 to $366,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $261,476

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Oral Surgeon Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$366,600	$30,550	$7,050	$176
Average	$320,700	$26,725	$6,167	$154
25th Percentile	$289,700	$24,142	$5,571	$139

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Key Factors That Influence Oral Surgeon Salaries

An Oral Surgeon's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Oral Surgeon Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Oral Surgeon's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $308,234
Early Career (1-2 years): $310,547
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $322,092
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $341,263
Expert (over 8 years): $344,687

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Oral Surgeon	$308,234
Intermediate Level Oral Surgeon	$310,547
Senior Level Oral Surgeon	$322,092
Specialist Level Oral Surgeon	$341,263
Expert Level Oral Surgeon	$344,687

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How Do Oral Surgeon Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Oral Surgeons. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $350,600.
California: $349,300.
Massachusetts: $344,600.

District of Columbia $350,600 California $349,300 Massachusetts $344,600 Washington $343,300 New Jersey $343,200 Alaska $342,800 Connecticut $338,400 New York $336,600

Hawaii $331,000 Rhode Island $328,300 Maryland $326,500 Minnesota $324,000 Colorado $323,100 Illinois $322,800 Oregon $321,600 Delaware $320,700

New Hampshire $320,100 Virginia $318,900 Pennsylvania $315,200 Nevada $313,400 North Dakota $312,800 Michigan $311,800 Wisconsin $311,500 Vermont $310,800

Texas $308,900 Maine $308,700 Arizona $308,500 Ohio $308,300 Georgia $305,400 Indiana $304,000 Wyoming $303,700 Utah $303,200

Iowa $303,000 Kansas $301,500 Louisiana $301,100 North Carolina $300,900 Missouri $300,900 Florida $299,600 Montana $299,000 Nebraska $298,300

Kentucky $298,000 South Carolina $296,700 Tennessee $295,900 Idaho $295,600 New Mexico $293,300 Oklahoma $292,800 Alabama $290,900 South Dakota $287,800

Arkansas $286,100 West Virginia $285,100 Mississippi $282,400

Top Paying Cities for Oral Surgeons

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $319,200
Little Creek: $321,600
Magnolia: $321,100

Lincoln, DE $319,200 Little Creek, DE $321,600 Magnolia, DE $321,100 Milford, DE $320,000 Marydel, DE $320,600 Millsboro, DE $317,900 Millville, DE $318,400 Milton, DE $318,900

Nassau, DE $319,200 Ocean View, DE $318,300 Rehoboth Beach, DE $318,900 Seaford, DE $319,100 Selbyville, DE $317,800 Smyrna, DE $321,800 Viola, DE $320,300 Woodside, DE $321,200

Bear, DE $320,400 Newark, DE $320,300 Claymont, DE $321,000 Delaware City, DE $320,600 Hockessin, DE $320,300 Kirkwood, DE $320,600 Middletown, DE $320,700 Montchanin, DE $320,300

New Castle, DE $320,400 Odessa, DE $320,800 Port Penn, DE $321,100 Rockland, DE $320,400 Saint Georges, DE $320,600 Townsend, DE $321,100 Winterthur, DE $320,400 Lewes, DE $319,100

Wilmington, DE $320,300 Dover, DE $321,600 Dover Afb, DE $319,900 Bethany Beach, DE $318,000 Bethel, DE $318,300 Bridgeville, DE $319,100 Camden Wyoming, DE $320,700 Cheswold, DE $321,500

Clayton, DE $321,500 Dagsboro, DE $317,800 Delmar, DE $317,300 Ellendale, DE $318,200 Felton, DE $320,000 Fenwick Island, DE $317,800 Frankford, DE $317,300 Frederica, DE $320,300

Georgetown, DE $317,600 Greenwood, DE $319,100 Harbeson, DE $318,000 Harrington, DE $319,600 Hartly, DE $320,600 Houston, DE $319,200 Kenton, DE $321,500 Laurel, DE $317,500

Yorklyn, DE $320,400

Oral Surgeon Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Oral Surgeon salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $340,173. While startup companies pay approximate $289,876.

Oral Surgeon Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$289,876
Growth Stage	51~500	$306,003
Established	501~5000	$329,050
Enterprise	5000+	$340,173

Oral Surgeon Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Oral Surgeon roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Oral Surgeon positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Oral Surgeon as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Oral Surgeon

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$384,840	$185.0	20%

Oral Surgeon Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Oral Surgeon's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$289,700

Average $320,700/year

$366,600

$24,142

Average $26,725/month

$30,550

$5,571

Average $6,167/week

$7,050

$139

Average $154/hour

$176

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$366,600	$30,550	$7,050	$176
Average	$320,700	$26,725	$6,167	$154
25th Percentile	$289,700	$24,142	$5,571	$139

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