DentalUpdated Q1 2026

Oral Surgeon Salary
in Tempe, AZ

Perform surgical procedures on teeth, jaw, and mouth including extractions and implants. Median salary in Tempe: $432K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$432K
per year
Take-home: $293K

Salary range in Tempe

Entry level (25th)$302,000
Median (50th)$432,000
Senior (75th)$594,000
Top earner (90th)$756,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Tempe, Arizona.

Key facts for Tempe

Median salary
$432K
annual
Take-home pay
$293K
after fed/state tax
COL index
108
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,700
per month
YoY growth
+3.2%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Tempe Oral Surgeon to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $432K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Tempe

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Oral Surgeon salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$362K$394K$426K$457K$489K201920212023202520272029
2026
$443K
projected
2027
$454K
projected
2028
$465K
projected
2029
$477K
projected
2030
$489K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$432,000+$0
2028 projected$432,000+$0
2029 projected$432,000+$0
2030 projected$432,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Oral Surgeon Salary in Tempe, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Oral Surgeon salary in Tempe, AZ is $432,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Tempe–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Oral Surgeon in Tempe

Entry-level Oral Surgeons in Tempe with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $302,000 and $432,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $432,000 to $594,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $594,000 to $756,000 or more.

Cost of living in Tempe for Oral Surgeons

Tempe has a cost of living index of 108 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Tempe are close to the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Oral Surgeon

DMD/DDS + oral surgery residency. 0% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Oral Surgeon salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Tempe (current)$432K108
Phoenix$408K100
Tucson$368K90
Mesa$392K98
Chandler$400K105
Scottsdale$420K118