Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Role Overview
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies. Excludes “Loan Officers” (13-2072).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $77,780 |
| Oregon | $76,280 |
| Massachusetts | $75,090 |
| West Virginia | $66,040 |
| New York | $65,520 |
| Colorado | $64,170 |
| New Hampshire | $62,080 |
| Washington | $60,730 |
| Nevada | $60,230 |
| Rhode Island | $60,050 |
| Arizona | $59,710 |
| Utah | $59,310 |
| New Jersey | $59,030 |
| Alaska | $58,550 |
| North Carolina | $57,910 |
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Median Annual Salary
$54,980
Projected Growth (10yr)
+2.0%
Avg. annual openings
5.4k
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