SOC 23-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
At $58,450, median pay for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Florida tracks the national median of $58,650 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $58,450, median pay for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Florida tracks the national median of $58,650 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,340 to $70,140.
The area has 4,800 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.55 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Florida ranks number 21st out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $60,720. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 365th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,190 | −31.5% |
| 25th | $48,340 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $58,450 | −0.3% |
| 75th | $70,140 | +19.6% |
| 90th | $79,210 | +35.1% |
| Mean | $60,310 | +2.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $60,720 | 50 | |
| 2 | Crestview | $60,090 | 60 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $59,710 | 160 | |
| 4 | Miami | $59,340 | 880 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $59,320 | 800 | |
| 6 | Ocala | $59,040 | 50 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $58,780 | 60 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $58,290 | 300 | |
| 9 | Pensacola | $57,490 | 100 | |
| 10 | North Port | $56,900 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $58,450 buys what $56,528 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,528US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,450 a year, 0.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,190 to $79,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,800 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $60,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Florida?
The median annual wage is $58,450, or $28.10 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,650, so pay in Florida is 0.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $79,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $60,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,800 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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