DentalUpdated Q1 2026

Oral Surgeon Salary
in Tucson, AZ

Perform surgical procedures on teeth, jaw, and mouth including extractions and implants. Median salary in Tucson: $368K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$368K
per year
Take-home: $250K

Salary range in Tucson

Entry level (25th)$258,000
Median (50th)$368,000
Senior (75th)$506,000
Top earner (90th)$644,000
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What the numbers say for Tucson

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

8% discount vs national median

Oral Surgeons in Tucson earn approximately 8% lower than the US national median for this role β€” a $32,000 discount on annual base salary. Tucson's lower wage level partially reflects the area's cost-of-living index of 90 (US avg = 100).

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Tucson's cost-of-living index (90), the median Oral Surgeon salary buys the equivalent of $408,889 in a US-average-cost city. That's $8,889 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 Tucson 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 Tucson

Median salary
$368K
annual
Take-home pay
$250K
after fed/state tax
COL index
90
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,150
per month
YoY growth
+3.2%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Tucson 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 $368K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Tucson

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

HistoricalProjected
Oral Surgeon salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$308K$335K$362K$389K$416K201920212023202520272029
2026
$377K
projected
2027
$387K
projected
2028
$396K
projected
2029
$406K
projected
2030
$416K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$368,000+$0
2028 projected$368,000+$0
2029 projected$368,000+$0
2030 projected$368,000+$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 Tucson, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Oral Surgeon salary in Tucson, AZ is $368,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Tucson–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 Tucson

Entry-level Oral Surgeons in Tucson with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $258,000 and $368,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $368,000 to $506,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $506,000 to $644,000 or more.

Cost of living in Tucson for Oral Surgeons

Tucson 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 Tucson than 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
Tucson (current)$368K90
Phoenix$408K100
Mesa$392K98
Chandler$400K105
Scottsdale$420K118
Glendale$380K95