Careers · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Georgia
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Georgia
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 Georgia the median pay is $129,010 a year, 63% below the national median of $352,220.
$129,010median pay in Georgia, per year
$41,720–$136,000middle half earn
180employed in Georgia
$352,220U.S. median, for comparison
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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
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Licenses and training in Georgia
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pay in other states
Pennsylvania · $553,740Minnesota · $475,250Rhode Island · $414,060Virginia · $403,430Colorado · $360,820New York · $342,710Arizona · $322,800Florida · $233,050North Carolina · $224,040Michigan · $97,040
Related occupations
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against oral and maxillofacial surgeons and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against oral and maxillofacial surgeons and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia, annual.