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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Colorado

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgical procedures on the teeth, jaw, mouth, and face to treat disease, injury, and defects. They work in private surgical offices, hospitals, and dental clinics, often diagnosing conditions and planning treatment before operating In Colorado the median pay is $360,820 a year, 2% above the national median of $352,220.

$360,820median pay in Colorado, per year
$161,720–$360,820middle half earn
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.

Skills that matter most

Critical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSpeakingMonitoring

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryBiologyEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management

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Licenses and training in Colorado

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O*NET-SOC 29-1022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado, annual.