Oral Surgeons

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons rank amongst the highest-paid workers in the United States. They earned mean annual wages of $237,570 in May 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Ten percent earned less than $65,360. PayScale.com reports that the highest-paid oral and maxillofacial surgeons earned $397,000 in 2020.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons who are salaried employees receive benefits such as health insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and a pension plan. Those who are self-employed must provide their own benefits.