What This Job Pays: patent attorney

December 3, 2006

What This Job Pays: patent attorney

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Pay: The average pay of a patent attorney in the Seattle area is $136,000, with most making from about $116,000 to $156,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.

Need to know: Because of the keen competition for jobs, a law graduate's geographic mobility and work experience assume greater importance, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The willingness to relocate may be an advantage in getting a job, and employers are increasingly seeking graduates who have advanced law degrees and experience in a specialty, such as patent law.

PayScale, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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