Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery (N=11 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
100% of oral & maxillofacial surgeons would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.6/5 and median salary of $1,110,000, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$1,110,000
$1,447,727
$900,000
$1,405,000
Based on 11 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
11 of 11 respondents would choose oral and maxillofacial surgery again
Based on 11 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from oral & maxillofacial surgeons about their career and work-life balance.
“Diverse range of procedures ”
On career & specialty — Verified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
“I don't wanna deal with computers 😔”
On career & specialty — Verified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
“Work life balance. 40 hours a week. Occasional hospital call is light and my choice. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
“Ability to administer general anesthesia. Anesthesia by Surgeon. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
“Excellent work-life balance ”
On work-life balance — Verified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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