What are the main factors that influence a Patent Attorney IV's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Patent Attorney IV?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Patent Attorney IV roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

How does experience change A Patent Attorney 's salary?

A Patent Attorney 's salary grows with experience: a Patent Attorney II (2-4 years)earns $156,441, a Patent Attorney III (4-7 years)earns $177,976, a Patent Attorney IV (7+ years)earns $206,499, a Patent Attorney V (7-10 years)earns $260,688, a Patent Law Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $173,929,

What are the highest paying states for a Patent Attorney IV?

Patent Attorney IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Patent Attorney IV roles are District of Columbia $221,740, California $220,899, Massachusetts $217,955. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Patent Attorney roles make?

Salaries for Patent Attorney level roles vary by specialization: IP Attorney IV: $280,080; Patent Attorney V: $252,825; Trademark & Patent Attorney IV: $200,293; Patent Prosecution Attorney IV: $200,290; Patent Agent/Attorney IV: $200,280.

Patent Attorney IV Salary in Maryland

How much does a Patent Attorney IV make in Maryland?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patent Attorney IV in Maryland is $206,499 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $99.

However, a Patent Attorney IV's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $243,007
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $187,822 to $225,609
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,817

10% $170,817

50% (Median) $206,499

90% $243,007

Patent Attorney IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,609	$18,801	$4,339	$108
Average	$206,499	$17,208	$3,971	$99
25th Percentile	$187,822	$15,652	$3,612	$90

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Key Factors That Influence Patent Attorney IV Salaries

A Patent Attorney IV's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Patent Attorney IV Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patent Attorney IV's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Patent Attorney II (2-4 years): $156,441
Patent Attorney III (4-7 years): $177,976
Patent Attorney IV (7+ years): $206,499
Patent Attorney V (7-10 years): $260,688
Patent Law Senior Manager (10+ years): $173,929

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Patent Attorney II	2-4 years	$156,441
Patent Attorney III	4-7 years	$177,976
Patent Attorney IV	7+ years	$206,499
Patent Attorney V	7-10 years	$260,688
Patent Law Senior Manager	10+ years	$173,929

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How Do Patent Attorney IVs Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Patent Attorney IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $221,740.
California: $220,899.
Massachusetts: $217,955.

District of Columbia $221,740 California $220,899 Massachusetts $217,955 Washington $217,154 New Jersey $217,074 Alaska $216,793 Connecticut $214,030 New York $212,908

Hawaii $209,323 Rhode Island $207,641 Maryland $206,499 Minnesota $204,937 Colorado $204,337 Illinois $204,136 Oregon $203,375 Delaware $202,814

New Hampshire $202,462 Virginia $201,673 Pennsylvania $199,370 Nevada $198,208 North Dakota $197,828 Michigan $197,227 Wisconsin $197,007 Vermont $196,566

Texas $195,344 Maine $195,264 Arizona $195,144 Ohio $195,004 Georgia $193,161 Indiana $192,240 Wyoming $192,060 Utah $191,780

Iowa $191,659 Kansas $190,698 Louisiana $190,418 North Carolina $190,318 Missouri $190,277 Florida $189,496 Montana $189,076 Nebraska $188,675

Kentucky $188,455 South Carolina $187,654 Tennessee $187,153 Idaho $186,953 New Mexico $185,491 Oklahoma $185,171 Alabama $183,989 South Dakota $182,006

Arkansas $180,925 West Virginia $180,344 Mississippi $178,602

Top Paying Cities for Patent Attorney IV

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Owings: $212,624
Riverdale: $220,230
College Park: $219,978

Owings, MD $212,624 Riverdale, MD $220,230 College Park, MD $219,978 Fort Washington, MD $219,833 Oxon Hill, MD $220,468 Suitland, MD $220,398 District Heights, MD $220,288 Temple Hills, MD $220,402

Deale, MD $211,638 Dunkirk, MD $213,877 Fort George G Meade, MD $208,971 Friendship, MD $212,311 Fulton, MD $211,749 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $219,653 Savage, MD $209,281 Shady Side, MD $209,968

Galesville, MD $210,893 Greenbelt, MD $219,215 Glenn Dale, MD $216,793 Upper Marlboro, MD $217,004 Harwood, MD $211,704 Highland, MD $211,556 West River, MD $211,745 Tracys Landing, MD $211,895

Hyattsville, MD $220,408 Jessup, MD $208,254 Bethesda, MD $220,472 Glen Echo, MD $220,432 Chevy Chase, MD $220,448 Cabin John, MD $220,386 Olney, MD $215,424 Brookeville, MD $211,402

Poolesville, MD $213,263 Barnesville, MD $210,295 Beallsville, MD $210,681 Boyds, MD $212,293 Dickerson, MD $210,439 Rockville, MD $217,959 Potomac, MD $218,588 Derwood, MD $215,648

Sandy Spring, MD $214,390 Ashton, MD $213,917 Brinklow, MD $212,329 Burtonsville, MD $214,815 Montgomery Village, MD $213,056 Kensington, MD $220,264 Garrett Park, MD $220,004 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $218,275

Silver Spring, MD $220,136 Takoma Park, MD $220,424 Aberdeen, MD $201,903 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $201,861 Abingdon, MD $203,421 Gunpowder, MD $204,647 Arnold, MD $207,032 Baldwin, MD $204,264

Bel Air, MD $202,566 Belcamp, MD $202,861 Benson, MD $201,637 Boring, MD $202,083 Brooklandville, MD $206,253 Butler, MD $203,982 Chase, MD $205,592 Churchville, MD $201,052

Clarksville, MD $209,311 Cockeysville, MD $204,373 Hunt Valley, MD $205,230 Crownsville, MD $208,432 Darlington, MD $199,274 Davidsonville, MD $211,472 Dayton, MD $209,179 Edgewater, MD $209,536

Edgewood, MD $204,040 Ellicott City, MD $206,660 Columbia, MD $208,208 Fallston, MD $203,507 Finksburg, MD $203,577 Forest Hill, MD $201,463 Fork, MD $204,955 Fort Howard, MD $206,249

Freeland, MD $197,415 Gambrills, MD $209,219 Gibson Island, MD $206,363 Glen Arm, MD $205,710 Glen Burnie, MD $206,608 Glyndon, MD $204,631 Hampstead, MD $199,927 Elkridge, MD $206,834

Hanover, MD $206,952 Harmans, MD $206,942 Havre De Grace, MD $200,591 Hydes, MD $204,971 Jarrettsville, MD $200,794 Joppa, MD $204,559 Kingsville, MD $205,013 Lineboro, MD $196,912

Linthicum Heights, MD $206,640 Long Green, MD $205,374 Spencerville, MD $214,496 Clarksburg, MD $209,804 Damascus, MD $207,997 Germantown, MD $214,214 Annapolis, MD $208,632 Cumberland, MD $189,524

Accident, MD $189,208 Barton, MD $190,097 Bittinger, MD $189,741 Bloomington, MD $190,416 Corriganville, MD $188,319 Eckhart Mines, MD $189,362 Ellerslie, MD $188,559 Flintstone, MD $189,571

Friendsville, MD $189,154 Frostburg, MD $189,102 Grantsville, MD $189,110 Kitzmiller, MD $189,124 Lonaconing, MD $189,755 Luke, MD $190,430 Mc Henry, MD $189,226 Midland, MD $190,390

Midlothian, MD $189,128 Mount Savage, MD $188,263 Oakland, MD $188,677 Oldtown, MD $189,829 Pinto, MD $190,179 Rawlings, MD $190,239 Spring Gap, MD $190,059 Swanton, MD $189,599

Westernport, MD $190,422 Easton, MD $204,497 Barclay, MD $202,788 Bethlehem, MD $203,049 Betterton, MD $202,939 Bozman, MD $206,239 Cambridge, MD $203,059 Centreville, MD $204,709

Chester, MD $206,289 Chestertown, MD $203,888 Church Creek, MD $202,738 Church Hill, MD $203,614 Claiborne, MD $206,610 Cordova, MD $203,804 Crapo, MD $200,952 Crocheron, MD $199,502

Crumpton, MD $202,556 Denton, MD $202,740 East New Market, MD $202,250 Federalsburg, MD $202,210 Fishing Creek, MD $201,697 Galena, MD $202,009 Goldsboro, MD $202,350 Grasonville, MD $205,897

Greensboro, MD $202,388 Henderson, MD $202,574 Hillsboro, MD $203,950 Hurlock, MD $202,296 Ingleside, MD $202,951 Kennedyville, MD $202,370 Mcdaniel, MD $206,527 Madison, MD $204,316

Marydel, MD $202,017 Massey, MD $202,057 Millington, MD $202,344 Neavitt, MD $206,497 Newcomb, MD $205,073 Oxford, MD $204,060 Preston, MD $202,975 Price, MD $203,752

Queen Anne, MD $204,284 Queenstown, MD $205,448 Rhodesdale, MD $201,084 Ridgely, MD $203,187 Rock Hall, MD $205,132 Royal Oak, MD $204,693 Saint Michaels, MD $206,081 Secretary, MD $203,021

Sherwood, MD $207,757 Deal Island, MD $197,974 Eden, MD $198,364 Ewell, MD $197,357 Fruitland, MD $199,045 Girdletree, MD $196,904 Hebron, MD $198,859 Linkwood, MD $201,665

Manokin, MD $197,712 Mardela Springs, MD $199,574 Marion Station, MD $197,017 Nanticoke, MD $198,771 Newark, MD $197,944 Ocean City, MD $198,897 Parsonsburg, MD $198,499 Pittsville, MD $198,505

Pocomoke City, MD $197,273 Powellville, MD $198,404 Princess Anne, MD $198,222 Quantico, MD $198,469 Rehobeth, MD $196,959 Sharptown, MD $200,670 Showell, MD $198,501 Snow Hill, MD $197,798

Stockton, MD $196,614 Tyaskin, MD $198,276 Tylerton, MD $197,591 Upper Fairmount, MD $198,194 Vienna, MD $199,999 Westover, MD $197,710 Whaleyville, MD $198,396 Willards, MD $198,475

Delmar, MD $199,001 North East, MD $200,776 Perry Point, MD $200,483 Perryville, MD $200,409 Port Deposit, MD $199,915 Rising Sun, MD $199,260 Warwick, MD $201,965 Cecilton, MD $201,827

Charlestown, MD $200,748 Chesapeake City, MD $201,823 Childs, MD $201,553 Stevensville, MD $206,816 Colora, MD $199,081 Conowingo, MD $198,745 Earleville, MD $201,635 Elk Mills, MD $201,621

Elkton, MD $201,475 Georgetown, MD $201,785 Lutherville Timonium, MD $206,083 Abell, MD $204,032 Accokeek, MD $218,029 Aquasco, MD $212,634 Avenue, MD $204,359 Barstow, MD $210,096

Bel Alton, MD $211,136 Benedict, MD $210,994 Brandywine, MD $215,964 Broomes Island, MD $207,711 Bryans Road, MD $217,604 Bryantown, MD $213,669 Bushwood, MD $204,507 California, MD $204,332

Callaway, MD $202,907 Chaptico, MD $206,449 Charlotte Hall, MD $209,564 Cheltenham, MD $217,985 Clements, MD $206,451 Cobb Island, MD $204,599 Coltons Point, MD $203,638 Compton, MD $204,747

Dameron, MD $200,321 Dowell, MD $204,969 Drayden, MD $200,802 Faulkner, MD $210,008 Great Mills, MD $203,235 Helen, MD $208,380 Hollywood, MD $205,540 Hughesville, MD $212,243

Huntingtown, MD $211,372 Indian Head, MD $212,688 Ironsides, MD $211,831 Issue, MD $205,704 La Plata, MD $213,291 Leonardtown, MD $203,992 Lexington Park, MD $202,612 Loveville, MD $206,131

Lusby, MD $205,352 Marbury, MD $214,394 Mechanicsville, MD $208,338 Morganza, MD $207,120 Mount Victoria, MD $204,739 Nanjemoy, MD $209,339 Newburg, MD $207,240 Park Hall, MD $202,017

Patuxent River, MD $203,085 Piney Point, MD $201,114 Pomfret, MD $215,608 Port Republic, MD $208,843 Port Tobacco, MD $212,504 Prince Frederick, MD $210,110 Ridge, MD $199,434 Rock Point, MD $207,166

Saint Inigoes, MD $200,075 Saint Leonard, MD $207,833 Saint Marys City, MD $201,977 Scotland, MD $198,112 Solomons, MD $204,783 Sunderland, MD $211,793 Tall Timbers, MD $201,370 Valley Lee, MD $201,451

Welcome, MD $211,182 White Plains, MD $215,630 Southern Md Facility, MD $218,261 Annapolis Junction, MD $208,726 Lanham, MD $219,088 Beltsville, MD $218,776 Laurel, MD $214,008 Bladensburg, MD $220,372

Lothian, MD $213,885 Mount Rainier, MD $220,476 North Beach, MD $210,913 Bowie, MD $213,972 Brentwood, MD $220,462 Capitol Heights, MD $220,366 Chesapeake Beach, MD $210,805 Churchton, MD $210,855

Clinton, MD $219,125 Still Pond, MD $202,951 Sudlersville, MD $202,570 Taylors Island, MD $204,371 Templeville, MD $202,029 Tilghman, MD $207,290 Toddville, MD $199,963 Trappe, MD $203,183

Wingate, MD $200,746 Wittman, MD $206,608 Woolford, MD $203,527 Worton, MD $203,648 Wye Mills, MD $205,092 Frederick, MD $202,768 Adamstown, MD $206,984 Big Pool, MD $192,268

Boonsboro, MD $199,117 Braddock Heights, MD $202,666 Brownsville, MD $202,073 Brunswick, MD $203,942 Buckeystown, MD $205,442 Burkittsville, MD $202,400 Cascade, MD $197,305 Cavetown, MD $197,055

Chewsville, MD $197,359 Clear Spring, MD $194,719 Cooksville, MD $206,574 Emmitsburg, MD $197,962 Fairplay, MD $197,838 Funkstown, MD $197,818 Glenelg, MD $208,760 Glenwood, MD $207,737

Hagerstown, MD $196,816 Hancock, MD $191,321 Ijamsville, MD $206,475 Jefferson, MD $204,144 Keedysville, MD $199,748 Keymar, MD $199,648 Knoxville, MD $202,871 Ladiesburg, MD $200,367

Libertytown, MD $202,212 Lisbon, MD $206,600 Little Orleans, MD $190,261 Maugansville, MD $196,101 Middletown, MD $201,921 Monrovia, MD $206,023 Mount Airy, MD $204,787 Myersville, MD $199,298

New Market, MD $203,958 New Midway, MD $200,361 New Windsor, MD $202,174 Point Of Rocks, MD $206,592 Rocky Ridge, MD $199,029 Rohrersville, MD $201,110 Sabillasville, MD $197,571 Saint James, MD $197,868

Sharpsburg, MD $199,452 Smithsburg, MD $197,233 Sykesville, MD $205,316 Taneytown, MD $198,437 Thurmont, MD $199,254 Tuscarora, MD $207,381 Union Bridge, MD $201,352 Unionville, MD $202,326

Walkersville, MD $201,611 West Friendship, MD $207,026 Williamsport, MD $197,031 Woodbine, MD $206,578 Woodsboro, MD $200,652 Salisbury, MD $199,003 Allen, MD $198,731 Berlin, MD $198,521

Bishopville, MD $198,567 Bivalve, MD $199,296 Manchester, MD $197,521 Marriottsville, MD $206,137 Maryland Line, MD $196,912 Mayo, MD $209,073 Millersville, MD $207,369 Monkton, MD $202,490

Odenton, MD $209,465 Crofton, MD $210,663 Owings Mills, MD $205,726 Parkton, MD $199,384 Pasadena, MD $206,419 Perry Hall, MD $205,861 Perryman, MD $202,430 Phoenix, MD $204,777

Pylesville, MD $198,194 Randallstown, MD $206,045 Reisterstown, MD $205,240 Riderwood, MD $206,479 Riva, MD $209,874 Severn, MD $207,337 Severna Park, MD $207,056 Simpsonville, MD $209,075

Sparks Glencoe, MD $203,119 Crisfield, MD $197,501 Stevenson, MD $206,179 Dhs, MD $218,083 Waldorf, MD $215,506 Street, MD $199,097 Upperco, MD $201,915 Upper Falls, MD $205,216

Westminster, MD $201,923 Whiteford, MD $198,116 White Hall, MD $199,115 White Marsh, MD $205,670 Woodstock, MD $206,231 Baltimore, MD $206,499 Towson, MD $206,475 Gwynn Oak, MD $206,543

Pikesville, MD $206,397 Sparrows Point, MD $206,277 Middle River, MD $205,851 Essex, MD $206,337 Dundalk, MD $206,533 Brooklyn, MD $206,537 Curtis Bay, MD $206,580 Halethorpe, MD $206,564

Catonsville, MD $206,666 Parkville, MD $206,443 Nottingham, MD $206,233 Rosedale, MD $206,497 Windsor Mill, MD $206,433 Gaithersburg, MD $215,195 Washington Grove, MD $215,307

Patent Attorney IV Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Patent Attorney IV salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $231,164. While startup companies pay approximate $195,559.

Patent Attorney IV Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$195,559
Growth Stage	51~500	$206,827
Established	501~5000	$223,230
Enterprise	5000+	$231,164

Patent Attorney IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Patent Attorney IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Patent Attorney positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Patent Attorney IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Patent Attorney IV

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$236,320	$114.0	18%
Pharmaceuticals	$232,314	$112.0	16%
Energy & Utilities	$226,306	$109.0	13%
MFG Durable	$220,298	$106.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$216,293	$104.0	8%

Patent Attorney IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patent Attorney IV's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$187,822

Average $206,499/year

$225,609

$15,652

Average $17,208/month

$18,801

$3,612

Average $3,971/week

$4,339

$90

Average $99/hour

$108

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,609	$18,801	$4,339	$108
Average	$206,499	$17,208	$3,971	$99
25th Percentile	$187,822	$15,652	$3,612	$90

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