How much does a Patent Lawyer make in Trenton, NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Patent Lawyer in Trenton, NJ is $116,933. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,229 to a high of $185,464, with most professionals earning between $87,775 and $152,805.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Patent Lawyer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Patent Lawyer in Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Patent Lawyer ranges from $87,775 to $152,805 with the average base salary of $116,933. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,334 to $155,769 with the average total cash compensation of $122,253.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $116,933 $87,775 - $152,805
Bonus $5,320 $7,558 - $2,964
Total Pay $122,253 $95,334 - $155,769
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE East Brunswick, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,380 - $159,080 COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE New Brunswick, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,380 - $159,080 COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Somerset, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,017 - $158,447 COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Sayreville, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,380 - $159,080 COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,887 - $152,999 COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Edison, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,685 - $157,870 COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Engineering Patent Lawyer LOCATION Trenton, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $72,592 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,545
JOB TITLE Lawyer I LOCATION Trenton, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $97,690 MAXIMUM SALARY $131,690
JOB TITLE Lawyer II LOCATION Trenton, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $128,170 MAXIMUM SALARY $175,790
JOB TITLE Lawyer III LOCATION Trenton, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $165,590 MAXIMUM SALARY $213,890
JOB TITLE Lawyer IV LOCATION Trenton, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $183,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $233,300
JOB TITLE Lawyer V LOCATION Trenton, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $212,290 MAXIMUM SALARY $262,290
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About Trenton, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

Trenton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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