Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
SOC Code: 29-1022 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, NC | $228,696 | $315,390 | $402,085 | $488,779 |
| Yakima, WA | $97,490 | $221,270 | $345,030 | $468,811 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $104,957 | $224,349 | $343,762 | $463,154 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $118,186 | $231,275 | $344,344 | $457,434 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $124,259 | $231,566 | $338,874 | $446,181 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $145,038 | $244,587 | $344,115 | $443,664 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $152,984 | $249,371 | $345,758 | $442,146 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $182,270 | $267,842 | $353,392 | $438,963 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $154,606 | $248,269 | $341,952 | $435,614 |
| Flint, MI | $70,450 | $188,656 | $306,883 | $425,090 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Health Sciences Center- Shreveport | 2 | $67,593 |
| University of Michigan | 1 | $82,000 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | $72,395 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | |
| Coordination | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 5.0 |
| Biology | 4.4 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.3 |
| Psychology | 3.8 |
| Education and Training | 3.5 |
| Chemistry | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Other | 72.2% |
| Post-first professional | 19.8% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 8.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Administer general and local anesthetics.
- Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
- Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
- Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
- Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.
- Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.
- Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.
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