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Will AI replace oral and maxillofacial surgeons?AI replacement risk 29% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$352,220
25th–75th pct. $204,610–$428,710
Top pay (est.)
$809,400
Top 10% $622,640
Pay in 5 years
$413,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$484,400est.
$416,600–$562,400
Outlook score
69/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
29%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.6%
200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons? AI replacement risk

29%
Low
Ranked #240 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.4
Critical Thinking
5.0
Active Learning
4.5
Complex Problem Solving
4.4
Monitoring
4.1
Judgment and Decision Making
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Medicine and Dentistry
6.7
Education and Training
5.9
Biology
5.6
Customer and Personal Service
5.2
Psychology
5.0
Administration and Management
4.8
English Language
4.8
Therapy and Counseling
4.7

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkProcessing InformationDocumenting/Recording InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsProviding Consultation and Advice to Others

Important abilities

Control PrecisionManual DexterityProblem SensitivityFinger DexterityOral ExpressionOral Comprehension

Education of workers

Post-doctoral training
72%
Doctoral degree
20%
Professional degree
8%

Training before entry

None / short demo
37%
Up to 1 month
15%
Over 10 years
11%
1–2 years
7%
6–12 months
7%
1–3 months
7%
4–10 years
7%
3–6 months
7%

Related work experience

None
37%
4–6 years
30%
Over 10 years
11%
6–8 years
11%
2–4 years
7%
6–12 months
4%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.