Patent Examiner Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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How much does a Patent Examiner make in Fayetteville, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Patent Examiner in Fayetteville, NC is $149,279. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $105,797 to a high of $232,422, with most professionals earning between $126,519 and $192,799.

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What is a Patent Examiner?

A Patent Examiner (or, historically, a patent clerk) is an employee, usually a civil servant with a scientific or engineering background, working at a patent office. Major employers of patent examiners are the European Patent Office (EPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Japan Patent Office (JPO), and other patent offices around the world....

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Average Salary Range for Patent Examiner in Fayetteville, NC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Patent Examiner in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Patent Examiner in Fayetteville, NC. The base salary for Patent Examiner ranges from $126,519 to $192,799 with the average base salary of $149,279. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $132,591 to $208,377 with the average total cash compensation of $161,987.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $149,279 $126,519 - $192,799
Bonus $12,708 $6,072 - $15,578
Total Pay $161,987 $132,591 - $208,377
* 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 Examiner Salary Near Fayetteville, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,664 - $206,734 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,049 - $204,274 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,664 - $206,734 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,854 - $205,500 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,433 - $201,811 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,461 - $191,187 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
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About Fayetteville, North Carolina    Fayetteville (/ˈfeɪətˌvɪl/) is a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best kno....More

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