SOC 23-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers — Indiana
Indiana · 3 metro areas compared
In Indiana the median wage is $46,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Indiana the median wage is $46,150. That is 21.3% lower than the national median of $58,650. Pay ranges from under $35,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $71,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,470 to $58,810.
Indiana ranks number 46th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $51,420. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 547th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,570 | −39.4% |
| 25th | $38,470 | −34.4% |
| Median (50th) | $46,150 | −21.3% |
| 75th | $58,810 | +0.3% |
| 90th | $71,260 | +21.5% |
| Mean | $49,630 | −15.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $51,420 | 70 | |
| 2 | Evansville | $47,670 | 50 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $45,160 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $46,150 goes as far as $49,464 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,464US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,150 a year, 21.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,570 to $71,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 46th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $51,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $46,150, or $22.19 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 Indiana is 21.3% 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 Indiana earns more than $71,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,570 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 South Bend, at $51,420 per year.
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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