Oral surgeons and maxillofacial surgeons have the highest mean hourly wage in North Carolina, where they make an average of $173.79 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The agency released updated compensation data April 3 to reflect May 2023 information, the latest available.
Here is the mean hourly wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in nine states:
Note: Compensation data was not available for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in every state.
California: $106.64
Georgia: $95.69
Iowa: $143.66
Kentucky: $135.12
Massachusetts: $166.75
Michigan: $147.39
New York: $136.67
North Carolina: $173.79
South Dakota: $147.61