Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 400 | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| Alaska | 90 | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| Arizona | 1,530 | $50,720 | $24.39 | |
| Arkansas | 720 | $39,150 | $18.82 | |
| California | 3,340 | $68,540 | $32.95 | |
| Colorado | 1,110 | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| Connecticut | 50 | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| Delaware | 120 | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| Florida | 5,470 | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| Georgia | 790 | $46,150 | $22.19 | |
| Hawaii | 250 | $73,230 | $35.21 | |
| Idaho | 570 | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| Illinois | 1,660 | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| Indiana | 1,130 | $40,470 | $19.46 | |
| Iowa | 440 | $43,900 | $21.10 | |
| Kansas | 720 | $43,210 | $20.77 | |
| Kentucky | 150 | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| Louisiana | $46,600 | $22.41 | ||
| Maine | 60 | $59,230 | $28.48 | |
| Maryland | 480 | $45,000 | $21.64 | |
| Massachusetts | 160 | $67,120 | $32.27 | |
| Michigan | 2,590 | $49,380 | $23.74 | |
| Minnesota | 630 | $56,140 | $26.99 | |
| Mississippi | 70 | $42,820 | $20.59 | |
| Missouri | 1,060 | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| Montana | 350 | $43,750 | $21.03 | |
| Nebraska | 250 | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| Nevada | 260 | $58,150 | $27.96 | |
| New Hampshire | $48,420 | $23.28 | ||
| New Jersey | 730 | $66,240 | $31.85 | |
| New Mexico | 430 | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| New York | 1,610 | $56,830 | $27.32 | |
| North Carolina | 410 | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| North Dakota | 250 | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| Ohio | 2,420 | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,430 | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| Oregon | 910 | $64,680 | $31.10 | |
| Pennsylvania | 3,090 | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| Rhode Island | 160 | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| South Carolina | 240 | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| South Dakota | 220 | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| Tennessee | 1,180 | $43,160 | $20.75 | |
| Texas | 8,100 | $55,770 | $26.81 | |
| Utah | 1,310 | $54,190 | $26.05 | |
| Virginia | 1,250 | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| Washington | 1,030 | $52,580 | $25.28 | |
| West Virginia | 200 | $65,260 | $31.38 | |
| Wisconsin | 730 | $55,170 | $26.53 | |
| Wyoming | 200 | $46,470 | $22.34 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.
South University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
Bachelor's Degree
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise, AL
Certificate
Associate Degree
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
Associate Degree
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
Associate Degree
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
Associate Degree
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$52,390 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as title examiners, abstractors, and searchers.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 23%
- College dropout 27%
- Associate’s degree 12%
- Bachelor’s degree 25%
- Master’s degree 6%
- Doctorate degree 4%
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