Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
Top skills:Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingMonitoring
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pay by experience level
Entry level$89,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$212,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$364,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$443,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$644,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
200
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
4,420 workers
$381,000
Offices of Dentists
4,250 workers
$382,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
390 workers
$147,000
Offices of Physicians
140 workers
$343,000
Educational Services
50 workers
$197,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
50 workers
$197,000
Educational Services, State Government Owned$230,500
Hospitals, State Government Owned$104,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pays 121% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons make?
The average base salary for a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in the United States is $358,500 per year, or about $172.36 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $212,000 and $443,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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