Number of oral and maxillofacial surgeons expected to jump 5%

The projected change in employment for oral and maxillofacial surgeons is expected to increase 5% by 2032, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

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The 5% growth rate is a few percentage points higher than the average for all professions, which is 3%. 

Here are the job outlook stats for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, according to the data, which was updated Sept. 6:

Number of jobs in 2022: 4,900

Projected number of jobs in 2032: 5,100

Employment change, 2022 to 2032: 200

Growth rate, 2022 to 2032: 5% increase

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