Source: SalaryDr Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $65,000/year. Sample: 12 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Salary (2026)

Quick Answer

The median oral and maxillofacial surgery resident salary is $65,000 per year, based on 12 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, oral and maxillofacial surgery attendings earn a median of $1,405,000 — a 21.6x increase.

Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Sep 2026

Median Salary
$65,000
Average Salary
$70,094
Salary Range
$60,000$87,000
Submissions
12
Satisfaction
😊 4.2/5
n=11
Would Choose Again
100%
n=9
Avg Hours/Week
64h
n=12
Unionized Programs
38%
n=8

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Resident Salary by PGY Year

How oral and maxillofacial surgery resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.

PGY LevelMedian SalaryReports
PGY-1$76,0005
PGY-2$70,0004
PGY-3$65,0002
PGY-6$60,0001

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Stipends & Benefits

Median annual stipends reported by oral and maxillofacial surgery residents, in addition to base salary.

Meal Stipend
$1,500
n=3
Education/CME
$1,500
n=2

What Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Residents Say

Real insights from verified oral and maxillofacial surgery residents about their training experience.

Work-Life Balance
Didactics several times a week. Clinic 8-5PM. Inpatient management before and after clinic. 24 hour home call 2-3x a week with no post-call.
— Verified Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Resident
Work-Life Balance
as far as OMS residency goes, we have it pretty good here. Overall I think call is split fairly and I have sufficient family time to not be concerned about burnout.
— Verified Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Resident
Challenges
having a GPR at your hospital is huge and I underestimated how much of an asset they are to an OMFS residency program
— Verified Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Resident

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery: Resident vs. Attending Salary

The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Resident
$65,000
Median (n=12)
Salary Multiplier
21.6x
increase after training
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Attending
$1,405,000
View attending salary data →

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training

Training Length

3–5 years

Salary Progression

Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending oral and maxillofacial surgery physicians earn a median of $1,405,000.

Frequently Asked Questions: Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Salary

How much do oral and maxillofacial surgery residents make in 2026?

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery residents earn a median salary of $65,000 per year based on 12 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $60,000 to $87,000 depending on PGY level and location.

How long is oral and maxillofacial surgery residency?

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery residency training is 3–5 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.

How much more do oral and maxillofacial surgery attendings make compared to residents?

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery attending physicians earn a median of $1,405,000, which is 21.6x more than the median resident salary of $65,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.

Are oral and maxillofacial surgery residents satisfied with their specialty choice?

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery residents rate their career satisfaction at 4.2/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose oral and maxillofacial surgery again if given the choice. They work an average of 64 hours per week.

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