Oral Surgeon Salary in New York: What Oral Surgeons Earn in 2026
25th percentile
$164,890
Median (50th)
$342,710
75th percentile
$392,410
National median
$352,220
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1022), May 2025
What does an oral surgeon make in New York?
BLS's May 2025 estimate puts the median oral surgeon pay in New York at $342,710 a year ($164.77 an hour), with a mean of $285,510. For reference, the national median is $352,220.
Entry-level vs top earners in New York
The middle half of New York oral surgeons earn $164,890 to $392,410. The lowest-paid tenth earn under $89,600. The top tenth earn over $392,410.
How far the pay goes in New York
The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts New York's 2024 price level at 107.9 (U.S. = 100): prices overall run 7.9% above the national average, and housing (index 122.2) runs 22.2% above.
Converted to national average prices, the $342,710 median is worth about $317,560.
How many oral surgeons work in New York
BLS counts about 350 oral surgeon jobs in New York, 7.1% of the 4,910 nationwide, or 0.036 per 1,000 jobs in the state. Oral surgeons hold a 14% larger share of local jobs than nationally (location quotient 1.14). BLS rates this count as imprecise (relative standard error 39.4%).
Who's hiring oral surgeons in New York now
DentistryHires has 1 open oral surgeon listing in New York from 1 employer, in Watertown. It does not post a pay figure.
Oral Surgeon Regulatory Context in New York
Oral surgeon practice in New York is regulated by the New York State Board for Dentistry.
Scope of practice — what an oral surgeon may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.
How New York Compares
Other dental salaries in New York
- Dentist salary in New York: median $183,060
- Dental Hygienist salary in New York: median $106,130
- Dental Assistant salary in New York: median $48,110
- Dental Lab Technician salary in New York: median $52,460
- Orthodontist salary in New York: median $172,980
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state and national estimates, all industries); U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024. Price-adjusted pay divides the median by the price level. Listing counts and posted pay are live DentistryHires listings, refreshed hourly. A dash means BLS did not publish that figure; nothing is estimated.