Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $435,590 or more. The middle half of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Denver earn between $74,360 and $360,820.
- $67K10th
- $74K25th
- $361KMedian
- $361K75th
- $436K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $282,680 | $23,557 | $135.90 |
| Median | $360,820 | $30,068 | $173.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,360 | $6,197 | $35.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $360,820 | $30,068 | $173.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Denver earn 5% more than the Colorado average ($269,090) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($346,490). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $352,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $282,680 | $360,820 | $67,000 | $435,590 | n/a |
| Colorado | $269,090 | $360,820 | $67,000 | $435,590 | n/a |
| United States | $346,490 | $352,220 | $86,250 | $622,640 | 4,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary after taxes in Denver
On the average salary of $282,680, a single filer in Denver takes home about $192,596 a year, or $16,050 a month and $7,408 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for oral and maxillofacial surgeons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $282,680 buys what about $267,229 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$350,080
- Tucson, AZ$252,470
- San Antonio, TX$334,770
- Los Angeles, CA$303,870
- Durham, NC$270,870
- New York, NY$288,440
Highest-paying cities for oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Dallas, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($350,080).
- Dallas, TX$350,080
- Providence, RI$339,780
- Boston, MA$335,710
- San Antonio, TX$334,770
- Los Angeles, CA$303,870
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary in Denver: questions
How much do oral and maxillofacial surgeons make an hour in Denver?
$135.90 an hour on average, and $173.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level oral and maxillofacial surgeons salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the oral and maxillofacial surgeons take-home pay in Denver?
About $192,596 a year ($16,050 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $282,680. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($346,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1022; area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
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