Patent Assistant Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

How much does a Patent Assistant make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Patent Assistant in Lincoln, NE is $153,364. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $129,983 to $198,067, with most professionals earning between $108,695 and $238,767.

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Common responsibilities of a Patent Assistant

Schedule meetings using Outlook.

October 06, 2022

Organize and prepare files, docket information, and action items for incoming and outgoing file transfers.

December 30, 2022

Assist patent paralegals with reviewing, preparing and filing legal documents with the USPTO.

January 11, 2023

Manage a heavy trademark prosecution docket, including U.

January 13, 2023

Respond to client requests regarding billing issues, processing/creation/analysis of client status reports/research projects as requested.

January 17, 2023

Understanding of mechanical technology sufficient to prepare and prosecute patent applications on simple packaging and components.

February 05, 2023

Attend to transfer of patent files and maintenance of off-site storage including physical and electronic files.

February 26, 2023

Maintains on-going list of documents that have been received and follows up with client regarding missing documents.

March 20, 2023

Review Daily Docket Clearance reports for deadlines pertaining to timekeepers' cases, check on status, discuss with attorney if necessary, ensure all deadlines are met, and respond to Clearance report to ensure action status is updated in CPI to avoid past-due deadlines.

April 25, 2023

Prepare complex, multi-document USPTO filings daily, including review based on filing checklists, entry into electronic dashboard to send to IP Quality Assurance for double-checking, edits if applicable, routing to attorney for final review, completion of filing and reporting of filed documents to client via email.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Patent Assistant in Lincoln, NE

Average Base Salary

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129983

198067

153364

Average Total Cash Compensation

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136218

214080

166427

What is the average salary for Patent Assistant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Patent Assistant in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Patent Assistant ranges from $129,983 to $198,067 with the average base salary of $153,364. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $136,218 to $214,080 with the average total cash compensation of $166,427.

View Average Salary for Patent Assistant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$153,364	$129,983 - $198,067
Bonus	$13,062	$6,236 - $16,013
Total Pay	$166,427	$136,218 - $214,080

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Patent Assistant Salary Near Lincoln, NE

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,002 - $201,145	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,002 - $201,145	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,704 - $197,643	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,002 - $201,145	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,172 - $195,308	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,172 - $195,308	COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE

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About Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a population of 284,736 in 2017. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 71st-largest in the United States. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the state called the Lincoln Metropolitan and Lincoln-Beatrice Combined Statistical Areas. The statistical area is home to 353,120 people, making it the 106th-largest combined statistical area in the United ...

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