Oral Surgeon Salary in Virginia: What Oral Surgeons Earn in 2026
25th percentile
$268,220
Median (50th)
$403,430
75th percentile
$414,910
National median
$352,220
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1022), May 2025
What does an oral surgeon make in Virginia?
BLS's May 2025 estimate puts the median oral surgeon pay in Virginia at $403,430 a year ($193.96 an hour), with a mean of $412,860. For reference, the national median is $352,220.
Entry-level vs top earners in Virginia
The middle half of Virginia oral surgeons earn $268,220 to $414,910. The lowest-paid tenth earn under $227,230. The top tenth earn over $422,890.
How far the pay goes in Virginia
The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts Virginia's 2024 price level at 101.1 (U.S. = 100): prices overall run 1.1% above the national average, and housing (index 106.8) runs 6.8% above.
Converted to national average prices, the $403,430 median is worth about $399,020.
How many oral surgeons work in Virginia
BLS counts about 210 oral surgeon jobs in Virginia, 4.3% of the 4,910 nationwide, or 0.052 per 1,000 jobs in the state. Oral surgeons hold a 63% larger share of local jobs than nationally (location quotient 1.63). BLS rates this count as imprecise (relative standard error 46.5%).
Who's hiring oral surgeons in Virginia now
DentistryHires has 1 open oral surgeon listing in Virginia from 1 employer, in Blacksburg. It does not post a pay figure.
Oral Surgeon Regulatory Context in Virginia
Oral surgeon practice in Virginia is regulated by the Virginia Board of Dentistry.
Scope of practice — what an oral surgeon may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.
How Virginia Compares
Other dental salaries in Virginia
- Dentist salary in Virginia: median $197,110
- Dental Hygienist salary in Virginia: median $102,950
- Dental Assistant salary in Virginia: median $46,670
- Dental Lab Technician salary in Virginia: median $51,900
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state and national estimates, all industries); U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024. Price-adjusted pay divides the median by the price level. Listing counts and posted pay are live DentistryHires listings, refreshed hourly. A dash means BLS did not publish that figure; nothing is estimated.