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Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers is a notable career in the 23 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 23-2093 |
| title | Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers |
| onet code | 23-2093.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 23 |
| tot emp | 48,170 |
| a mean | 59,600 |
| a median | 54,980 |
| a pct10 | 36,710 |
| a pct25 | 45,020 |
| a pct75 | 70,290 |
| a pct90 | 87,240 |
| h mean | 28 |
| h median | 26 |
The day-to-day work of a title examiners, abstractors, and searchers typically centers on examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.37 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working title examiners, abstractors, and searchers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (60.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 13% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $77,780 and lowest in Louisiana at $36,780 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (California, Oregon, Massachusetts, West Virginia, New York) average $72,142. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $77,780 | $80,830 | $48,600 | $124,390 | 4,120 |
| Oregon | $76,280 | $83,190 | $54,170 | $119,110 | 700 |
| Massachusetts | $75,090 | $76,920 | $42,610 | $106,520 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $66,040 | $68,010 | $43,630 | $99,350 | 410 |
| New York | $65,520 | $70,130 | $44,040 | $105,100 | 1,530 |
| Colorado | $64,170 | $68,360 | $42,960 | $100,730 | 1,230 |
| New Hampshire | $62,080 | $60,610 | $40,930 | $74,990 | — |
| Washington | $60,730 | $64,430 | $46,390 | $92,040 | 860 |
| Nevada | $60,230 | $60,360 | $45,440 | $81,600 | 320 |
| Rhode Island | $60,050 | $61,180 | $45,960 | $94,890 | 120 |
| Arizona | $59,710 | $61,940 | $39,310 | $90,020 | 1,490 |
| Utah | $59,310 | $61,110 | $38,960 | $81,510 | 1,330 |
| New Jersey | $59,030 | $64,010 | $45,730 | $96,130 | 650 |
| Alaska | $58,550 | $70,690 | $51,500 | $103,790 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $57,910 | $57,950 | $36,920 | $82,150 | 260 |
| Texas | $56,460 | $61,680 | $37,260 | $93,970 | 5,550 |
| Montana | $56,300 | $57,700 | $37,510 | $77,940 | 240 |
| Ohio | $56,100 | $57,630 | $39,510 | $82,250 | 1,530 |
| Wisconsin | $55,490 | $59,060 | $39,300 | $83,890 | 590 |
| Illinois | $53,570 | $58,490 | $38,710 | $80,920 | 1,040 |
| Connecticut | $53,290 | $64,580 | $42,510 | $97,900 | 60 |
| Delaware | $52,330 | $58,330 | $37,350 | $77,990 | 70 |
| Florida | $51,770 | $55,480 | $37,960 | $75,540 | 6,110 |
| New Mexico | $51,550 | $55,830 | $39,150 | $77,730 | 640 |
| Minnesota | $51,270 | $56,720 | $45,190 | $75,930 | 470 |
| Maryland | $50,370 | $57,800 | $43,460 | $77,500 | 520 |
| Virginia | $50,290 | $56,330 | $35,750 | $86,450 | 1,840 |
| South Dakota | $49,450 | $55,110 | $42,410 | $70,840 | 220 |
| Alabama | $49,440 | $54,980 | $38,440 | $74,270 | 380 |
| Kansas | $48,630 | $52,200 | $30,260 | $78,060 | 770 |
| North Dakota | $48,160 | $58,330 | $38,600 | $87,880 | 200 |
| Tennessee | $48,020 | $49,540 | $32,120 | $66,210 | 1,380 |
| Michigan | $47,840 | $52,720 | $36,780 | $74,450 | 1,970 |
| Wyoming | $47,420 | $53,420 | $37,570 | $72,110 | 300 |
| Idaho | $47,340 | $55,790 | $38,910 | $78,450 | 550 |
| Kentucky | $47,310 | $53,500 | $36,490 | $76,600 | 320 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,080 | $50,640 | $21,670 | $76,390 | 2,590 |
| Oklahoma | $46,790 | $54,060 | $31,470 | $91,890 | 1,340 |
| Indiana | $46,770 | $48,820 | $34,730 | $63,400 | 1,020 |
| Nebraska | $46,350 | $49,790 | $38,360 | $63,060 | 310 |
| Missouri | $45,790 | $47,580 | $34,670 | $64,100 | 1,400 |
| Iowa | $41,550 | $41,690 | $27,570 | $57,700 | 460 |
| Mississippi | $40,940 | $44,570 | $29,800 | $63,440 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $40,900 | $48,250 | $31,030 | $63,620 | 630 |
| Georgia | $38,290 | $41,530 | $23,350 | $58,960 | 520 |
| Louisiana | $36,780 | $47,850 | $31,160 | $77,680 | 530 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Abstract Clerk or Abstract Searcher frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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