How to become oral and maxillofacial surgeonseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
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
How to become oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
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
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
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.