Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary
The median title examiners, abstractors, and searchers salary in the United States is $58,650 per year ($28.20/hour). Salaries range from $38,170 at the entry level to $90,830+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 48,580 title examiners, abstractors, and searchers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$58,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.20
per hour
Employment
48,580
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$38,170
25th percentile
$47,420
Median
$58,650
75th percentile
$74,810
90th percentile
$90,830
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
5,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$38K$78K■ No data
Top Paying States
Colorado
$78K
+32%
West Virginia
$77K
+32%
Oregon
$77K
+31%
Alaska
$76K
+30%
Nevada
$71K
+21%
Massachusetts
$69K
+18%
California
$67K
+15%
Washington
$66K
+13%
Delaware
$65K
+11%
Rhode Island
$63K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $77,600 | +32.3% |
| West Virginia | $77,230 | +31.7% |
| Oregon | $76,930 | +31.2% |
| Alaska | $75,960 | +29.5% |
| Nevada | $71,050 | +21.1% |
| Massachusetts | $69,100 | +17.8% |
| California | $67,230 | +14.6% |
| Washington | $66,440 | +13.3% |
| Delaware | $65,270 | +11.3% |
| Rhode Island | $63,300 | +7.9% |
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Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $112,420 | +91.7% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $94,710 | +61.5% |
| Vallejo, CA | $85,950 | +46.5% |
| Salem, OR | $80,490 | +37.2% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,630 | +35.8% |
| Morgantown, WV | $79,030 | +34.7% |
| Charleston, WV | $78,530 | +33.9% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $78,400 | +33.7% |
| Greeley, CO | $78,070 | +33.1% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $77,360 | +31.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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