Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary (2025)
Based on 48,580 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $38,170 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $47,420 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $58,650 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $74,810 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $90,830 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$38K
25th
$47K
Median
$59K
75th
$75K
90th
$91K
Highest Paying States for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $84,130 |
| California | $76,950 |
| Colorado | $76,700 |
| West Virginia | $75,540 |
| Alaska | $74,710 |
| Washington | $71,270 |
| Massachusetts | $70,970 |
| New York | $70,040 |
| Nevada | $69,760 |
| New Jersey | $67,660 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Oregon at an average of $84,130 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $67,660 — a difference of $16,470. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 48,580 workers were employed as Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searcherss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Legal Occupations. The annual mean wage of $62,350 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 23-2093