SOC 23-2093 · May 2025 · United States
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers across the United States is $58,650 per year, measured over 48,580 jobs. The highest state median is in Colorado, at $77,600.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Pay for this occupation varies by 101.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Colorado pays $77,600 and Louisiana pays $38,470.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $77,600 | 1,400 | |
| 2 | West Virginia | $77,230 | 350 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $76,930 | 640 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $75,960 | 100 | |
| 5 | Nevada | $71,050 | 620 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $69,100 | — | |
| 7 | California | $67,230 | — | |
| 8 | Washington | $66,440 | 930 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $65,270 | 140 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $63,300 | 120 |
States with the most Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers jobs
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $112,420 | 140 |
| 2 | San Jose | $94,710 | 130 |
| 3 | Vallejo | $85,950 | 40 |
| 4 | Salem | $80,490 | 30 |
| 5 | Denver | $79,630 | 850 |
| 6 | Morgantown | $79,030 | 50 |
| 7 | Charleston | $78,530 | 60 |
| 8 | Riverside | $78,400 | 270 |
| 9 | Greeley | $78,070 | 40 |
| 10 | Bakersfield | $77,360 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data