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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to increase by 5.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 5,600 to 5,900 jobs. Its estimate of 200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($352,220), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
5,600
Projected employment (2034)
5,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
200
Pay & Preparation
$352,220
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Internship/residency
Essential Skills
Complex Problem Solving (4.12/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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