DentalUpdated Q1 2026

Oral Surgeon Salary
in St. Louis, MO

Perform surgical procedures on teeth, jaw, and mouth including extractions and implants. Median salary in St. Louis: $384K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$384K
per year
Take-home: $250K

Salary range in St. Louis

Entry level (25th)$269,000
Median (50th)$384,000
Senior (75th)$528,000
Top earner (90th)$672,000
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What the numbers say for St. Louis

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

4% discount vs national median

Oral Surgeons in St. Louis earn approximately 4% lower than the US national median for this role β€” a $16,000 discount on annual base salary. St. Louis's lower wage level partially reflects the area's cost-of-living index of 86 (US avg = 100).

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for St. Louis's cost-of-living index (86), the median Oral Surgeon salary buys the equivalent of $446,512 in a US-average-cost city. That's $46,512 more purchasing power than the national median β€” a meaningful real-wage advantage.

Primarily on-site role

Only 0% of Oral Surgeon positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the St. Louis salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” 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 St. Louis

Median salary
$384K
annual
Take-home pay
$250K
after fed/state tax
COL index
86
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.3%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,100
per month
YoY growth
+3.2%
salary trend

Salary forecast: St. Louis 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 $384K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” St. Louis

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

HistoricalProjected
Oral Surgeon salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$322K$350K$378K$406K$434K201920212023202520272029
2026
$394K
projected
2027
$403K
projected
2028
$414K
projected
2029
$424K
projected
2030
$434K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$384,000+$0
2028 projected$384,000+$0
2029 projected$384,000+$0
2030 projected$384,000+$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 St. Louis, Missouri: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Oral Surgeon salary in St. Louis, MO is $384,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the St. Louis–MO 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 St. Louis

Entry-level Oral Surgeons in St. Louis with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $269,000 and $384,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $384,000 to $528,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $528,000 to $672,000 or more.

Cost of living in St. Louis for Oral Surgeons

St. Louis has a cost of living index of 86 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 14% further in St. Louis than the national average. Missouri has a 5.3% 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
St. Louis (current)$384K86
Kansas City$384K90
Springfield$320K80
Independence$340K85