DentalUpdated Q1 2026

Oral Surgeon Salary
in Arlington, VA

Perform surgical procedures on teeth, jaw, and mouth including extractions and implants. Median salary in Arlington: $480K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$480K
per year
Take-home: $310K

Salary range in Arlington

Entry level (25th)$336,000
Median (50th)$480,000
Senior (75th)$660,000
Top earner (90th)$840,000
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What the numbers say for Arlington

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above — specific to this role and city.

20% premium vs national median

Oral Surgeons in Arlington earn approximately 20% higher than the US national median for this role — a $80,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Arlington's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Arlington's cost-of-living index (148), the median Oral Surgeon salary buys the equivalent of $324,324 in a US-average-cost city. That's $75,676 less purchasing power than the national median — the higher nominal salary doesn't fully offset local costs.

Primarily on-site role

Only 0% of Oral Surgeon positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Arlington salary above represents what local employers actually pay — not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.

Key facts for Arlington

Median salary
$480K
annual
Take-home pay
$310K
after fed/state tax
COL index
148
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.75%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$2,500
per month
YoY growth
+3.2%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Arlington 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 $480K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Arlington

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

HistoricalProjected
Oral Surgeon salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$402K$437K$473K$508K$543K201920212023202520272029
2026
$492K
projected
2027
$504K
projected
2028
$517K
projected
2029
$530K
projected
2030
$543K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$480,000+$0
2028 projected$480,000+$0
2029 projected$480,000+$0
2030 projected$480,000+$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 Arlington, Virginia: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Oral Surgeon salary in Arlington, VA is $480,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Arlington–VA 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 Arlington

Entry-level Oral Surgeons in Arlington with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $336,000 and $480,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $480,000 to $660,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $660,000 to $840,000 or more.

Cost of living in Arlington for Oral Surgeons

Arlington has a cost of living index of 148 compared to the US national average of 100. Arlington's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Virginia has a 5.75% 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
Arlington (current)$480K148
Virginia Beach$392K98
Norfolk$380K95
Chesapeake$392K98
Richmond$400K98
Newport News$380K95