DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1022 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| U S | 4,650 | 446 | $115/yr | $5.08/hr | $31.75/hr | $84.26/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Physician Assistants | 2,360 | $57.46/hr | 8.2% |
| Optometrists | 900 | $59.82/hr | 3.4% |
| Podiatrists | 150 | $76.98/hr | 2.8% |
Tasks for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Executes difficult and multiple extraction of teeth.
- Removes tumors and other abnormal growths, using surgical instruments.
- Performs preprosthetic surgery to prepare mouth for insertion of dental prosthesis.
- Corrects abnormal jaw relations by mandibular or maxillary revision.
- Administers general and local anesthetics.
- Treats fractures of jaws.
