Engineering Patent Lawyer Salary in the United States

Engineering Patent Lawyer Salary

How much does an Engineering Patent Lawyer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineering Patent Lawyer in the United States is $88,834. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,014 to $98,640, with most professionals earning between $60,520 and $107,567.

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10th Percentile Engineering Patent Lawyer Salary $60,520 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Engineering Patent Lawyer Salary $74,014 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Engineering Patent Lawyer Salary $88,834 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Engineering Patent Lawyer Salary $98,640 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Engineering Patent Lawyer Salary $107,567 US April 01, 2025
25% $74,014 10% $60,520 90% $107,567 75% $98,640 $88,834 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Engineering Patent Lawyer ?

A patent attorney is an attorney who has the specialized qualifications necessary for representing clients in obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law and practice, such as filing an opposition. The term is used differently in different countries, and thus may or may not require the same legal qualifications as a general legal practitioner. The titles patent agent and patent lawyer are also used in some jurisdictions. In some jurisdictions the terms are interchangeable, while in others the latter is used only if the person qualified as a lawyer....

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  1. This Job:

    Engineering Patent Lawyer

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Patent Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Engineering Patent Lawyer in the United States. The base salary for Engineering Patent Lawyer ranges from $74,014 to $98,640 with the average base salary of $88,834. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,014 to $98,640 with the average total cash compensation of $88,834.
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