Oral surgeon vs orthodontist salary
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons earn more — about 22% ($63,080) above Orthodontists. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: $352,220; Orthodontist: $289,140.
As of BLS OEWS May 2025.
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonHigher pay
$352,220
$169.34/hr median
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Orthodontist
$289,140
$139.01/hr median
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- Oral Surgeon median
- $352,220
- Orthodontist median
- $289,140
- Gap
- $63,080
- Gap (%)
- 22%
Side-by-side distribution
| Metric | Oral Surgeon | Orthodontist |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $352,220 | $289,140 |
| 10th percentile | $86,250 | $99,850 |
| 90th percentile | $622,640 | $416,000 |
| Median hourly | $169.34/hr | $139.01/hr |
Median annual
- Oral Surgeon
- $352,220
- Orthodontist
- $289,140
10th percentile
- Oral Surgeon
- $86,250
- Orthodontist
- $99,850
90th percentile
- Oral Surgeon
- $622,640
- Orthodontist
- $416,000
Median hourly
- Oral Surgeon
- $169.34/hr
- Orthodontist
- $139.01/hr
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Who earns more, a oral and maxillofacial surgeon or a orthodontist?
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons earn more — about 22% ($63,080) above Orthodontists. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: $352,220; Orthodontist: $289,140.
Figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. How DentalSalary works →
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