Patent Attorney Salary in California
Explore patent attorney salaries in California including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in CA
$160,346
Monthly: $13,362
Biweekly: $6,167
Entry Level
$87,461
Monthly: $7,288
Biweekly: $3,364
Senior Level
$272,101
Monthly: $22,675
Biweekly: $10,465
Job Growth
18%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $87,461 | $160,346 | $272,101 |
| Monthly | $7,288 | $13,362 | $22,675 |
| Biweekly | $3,364 | $6,167 | $10,465 |
| Weekly | $1,682 | $3,084 | $5,233 |
| Hourly | $42 | $77 | $131 |
CA vs National Comparison
National Median
$125,270
CA Median
$160,346
Difference
+$35,076
Multiplier
1.28x
About This Career
Handle intellectual property matters and patent applications.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD), technical degree, and Bar license required
Key Skills
Patent LawIntellectual PropertyTechnical KnowledgeProsecution
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