DentalUpdated Q1 2026

Oral Surgeon Salary
in Columbus, OH

Perform surgical procedures on teeth, jaw, and mouth including extractions and implants. Median salary in Columbus: $392K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$392K
per year
Take-home: $260K

Salary range in Columbus

Entry level (25th)$274,000
Median (50th)$392,000
Senior (75th)$539,000
Top earner (90th)$686,000

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

Key facts for Columbus

Median salary
$392K
annual
Take-home pay
$260K
after fed/state tax
COL index
90
100 = US avg
State income tax
3.99%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,150
per month
YoY growth
+3.2%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Columbus 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 $392K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Columbus

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

HistoricalProjected
Oral Surgeon salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$328K$357K$386K$415K$444K201920212023202520272029
2026
$402K
projected
2027
$412K
projected
2028
$422K
projected
2029
$433K
projected
2030
$444K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$392,000+$0
2028 projected$392,000+$0
2029 projected$392,000+$0
2030 projected$392,000+$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 Columbus, Ohio: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Oral Surgeon salary in Columbus, OH is $392,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Columbus–OH 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 Columbus

Entry-level Oral Surgeons in Columbus with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $274,000 and $392,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $392,000 to $539,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $539,000 to $686,000 or more.

Cost of living in Columbus for Oral Surgeons

Columbus has a cost of living index of 90 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 10% further in Columbus than the national average. Ohio has a 3.99% 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
Columbus (current)$392K90
Cleveland$380K82
Cincinnati$384K88
Toledo$312K78
Akron$320K80
Dayton$320K80