Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary
- 10th pct
- $38,170
- Middle 50%
- $47,420–$74,810
- 90th pct
- $90,830
The BLS estimates 48,580 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $58,650 ($28.20 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 23-2093). Across 40 metros with published figures, medians range from $45,160 in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN to $79,630 in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE48,580 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers earn the most
40 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,630 | 850 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $78,400 | 270 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,970 | 310 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $76,460 | 350 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $73,960 | 200 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $71,310 | 500 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $71,050 | 430 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $68,140 | 220 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,470 | 1,730 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $63,440 | 690 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $61,530 | 2,140 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,500 | 1,830 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,470 | 1,730 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $56,880 | 1,220 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,030 | 1,160 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $49,330 | 940 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $59,340 | 880 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $56,490 | 860 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,630 | 850 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,710 | 810 |
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What is the median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in the U.S.?
$58,650 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $47,420–$74,810.
How much do Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $28.20 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $22.80–$35.97 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $43.67. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($79,630), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($78,400), Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($76,970). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.