Patent Examiner Salary in Knoxville, TN

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How much does a Patent Examiner make in Knoxville, TN? The average Patent Examiner salary in Knoxville, TN is $147,769 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $125,235 and $190,840. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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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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Patent Prosecution Attorney / Aerospace Engineering
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search - Washington , DC
Strong preference for previous experience as a patent examiner. Industry experience is a plus. Associate candidate should have a minimum of two years of legal practice experience. Candidates must ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago
PCT Patent Analyst - Biotech
Clarivate Analytics US LLC - Philadelphia , PA
At least 1 year of previous patent examining or patent searching experience * At least 1 year of experience developing search methodology and conducting searches using databases such as ProQuest ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 11 days ago
Patent Agent / Patent Counsel
Insmed Incorporated - Bridgewater , NJ
Four or more years experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm, IP boutique or as a Patent Examiner at the USPTO required. Ph.D in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or ...
HireLifeScience.com - 17 days ago
Bioengineer Patent Attorney
Core Group Resources - Houston , TX
Prepare responses to office actions from patent examiners, including drafting arguments and amendments to overcome rejections * Manage and maintain a portfolio of bioengineering patent applications ...
ZipRecruiter - 28 days ago
Patent & Trademark Counsel
Streamlight, Inc. - Norristown , PA
Ananlyze office actions and prepare responses thereto, including the ability to conduct interviews with the Patent or Trademark Examiner, if needed. * Understanding of the elements of patent and ...
LinkedIn - 28 days ago
Patent Agent/Junior Patent Prosecution Associate with Aerospace Background
Venable LLP - Washington , DC
Strong preference for previous experience as a patent examiner. Industry experience is a plus. Associate candidate should have a minimum of two years of legal practice experience. Candidates must ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 53 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Patent Examiner in Knoxville, TN

Average Base Salary

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125235
190840
147769

Average Total Cash Compensation

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206265
160344
What is the average salary for Patent Examiner in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Patent Examiner in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Patent Examiner ranges from $125,235 to $190,840 with the average base salary of $147,769. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,244 to $206,265 with the average total cash compensation of $160,344.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $147,769 $125,235 - $190,840
Bonus $12,575 $6,009 - $15,425
Total Pay $160,344 $131,244 - $206,265
* 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 Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,540 - $191,304 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,863 - $181,129 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,308 - $181,807 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,131 - $187,633 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,046 - $196,646 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,809 - $193,237 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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