Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Iowa | 140 | $260,840 | $125.41 | |
| Kentucky | 230 | $352,240 | $169.35 | |
| Louisiana | $179,270 | $86.19 | ||
| Maryland | $360,520 | $173.33 | ||
| Massachusetts | 620 | $254,020 | $122.12 | |
| New York | $305,020 | $146.64 | ||
| South Carolina | 280 | $244,190 | $117.40 | |
| Tennessee | 260 | $335,030 | $161.07 | |
| Texas | $235,690 | $113.31 | ||
| Virginia | 110 | $282,030 | $135.59 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the advanced study of the diagnosis and intrusive and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions, including functional and aesthetic aspects. Includes instruction in pharmacology, analgesia, anesthesia, anxiety control, surgical procedures and techniques, surgical instrumentation, exodontia, oral diseases and malfunctions, soft and hard tissue pathology, dentoalveolar surgery, infection management, and prosthetic implantation.
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$311,460 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Doctoral or professional degreeTypical education requirement
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Internship/residencyTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 0%
- College dropout 0%
- Associate’s degree 0%
- Bachelor’s degree 0%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 98%
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