Extracting wisdom teeth is one of the procedures oral surgeons perform.
Oral surgeons perform surgical operations on the jaw and mouth to prepare the mouth for dental implants, tooth extractions and to correct malformations of the jaw and mouth. The surgery may remove tumors and growths, which can cause the abnormal function of the jaw. The average salary of an oral surgeon is between $149,696 and $303,973 as of November 2010, according to Payscale.com.
Location
The salary of an oral surgeon is different in different areas of the country. According to Payscale.com, oral surgeons in Texas earn salaries between $178,039 and $332,082, as of November 2010, and those working in California earn salaries between $150,837 and $248,135. Cost of living and demand for oral surgeons are some factors that determine the salary in different states.
Employment Type
Self-employed oral surgeons earn the highest salaries with a range between $149,163 and $335,285, and those working for hospitals earn a lower salary range between $79,354 and $194,421, according to Payscale.com. Oral surgeons can work for government, private practice and company employers as well. Self-employed oral surgeons make the highest salaries, but also have the greatest expenses and risk. An oral surgeon running his own practice must pay for office staff, insurance and supplies for the office.
Experience
Oral surgeons with 20 years or more experience in the business earn the highest salaries--up to $380,000. Those surgeons with less than a year in practice earn up to $203,473, as of November 2010, according to Payscale.com.
Benefits
Some benefits offered to oral surgeons are 401k plans, paid time off, insurance and education reimbursement. Self-employed surgeons must pay for these benefits on their own, which surgeons should consider when choosing their type of employment. Employers may pay for cell phones and messaging services for oral surgeons on call.
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