SOC 23-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers — Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 3 metro areas compared
In Seattle, WA the median wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers is $71,310 a year, which is 21.6% higher than the national figure of $58,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Seattle, WA the median wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers is $71,310 a year, which is 21.6% higher than the national figure of $58,650. Half of workers earn between $60,900 and $85,480. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,630 and the ninetieth at $102,600.
The area has 500 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Kennewick leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $67,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 403rd of 693 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,630 | −10.3% |
| 25th | $60,900 | +3.8% |
| Median (50th) | $71,310 | +21.6% |
| 75th | $85,480 | +45.7% |
| 90th | $102,600 | +74.9% |
| Mean | $74,930 | +27.8% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Seattle run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $71,310 buys what $66,645 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,645US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,310 a year, 21.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,630 to $102,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kennewick, at $67,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Seattle, WA?
The median annual wage is $71,310, or $34.28 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 Seattle, WA is 21.6% higher. 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 Seattle, WA earns more than $102,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,630 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 Kennewick, at $67,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in Seattle, WA. 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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