Maxillofacial surgeons treat diseases, injuries and defects of the face, neck and jaws.

Maxillofacial Surgeons Median Salary: $166,400+

Maxillofacial surgeons made a median yearly pay of more than $166,400 in 2010 for their work as fundamental members of thriving economies nationally. That annual income works out to an hourly rate of more than $80.00. While incomes do change some from one place to another, they can fluctuate greatly based on your experience and education, making it vital to pursue solid training.

An approximate 5,330 people worked as maxillofacial surgeons in 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Oftentimes maxillofacial surgeons are described as being social, investigative, and enterprising. The right mix of characteristics and solid training is fundamental for people planning to advance in this field.

Some maxillofacial surgeons find that it's helpful to expand on skills such as: Arm-Hand Steadiness Information Ordering Originality Flexibility of Closure Category Flexibility

Helpful characteristics for maxillofacial surgeons include: Dependability Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking

Important subjects for maxillofacial surgeons include: Customer and Personal Service English Language Biology Personnel and Human Resources Economics and Accounting

On a typical day, a maxillofacial surgeon might be assisting and caring for others, establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, or guiding, directing, and motivating subordinates, making formal training in these areas extremely helpful. Below, you can find out everything else you need to know about maxillofacial surgeons working in areas all over the United States, including data on incomes and job density.

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California

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
San Francisco (Area)	120	NA	NA	NA	NA	52.4%
San Jose	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Illinois

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Chicago (Area)	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Maryland

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Baltimore	220	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	323.8%

Massachusetts

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Boston (Area)	120	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	21.4%

Michigan

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Detroit (Area)	40	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	-45.2%

Minnesota

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Minneapolis	NA	$142,900	$68.70	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Missouri

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Kansas City	60	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	52.4%

New Mexico

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Albuquerque	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

New York

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
New York (Area)	770	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	126.2%
Poughkeepsie	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Rhode Island

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Providence	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Texas

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Houston	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Virginia

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Virginia Beach	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

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