Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Hourly Wage in Missouri (2024)

The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Missouri is $20.4/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Missouri hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$14.22
/hour
Median (P50)
$20.4
/hour
Senior (P90)
$28.65
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$42,430
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Missouri vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$14.22
National: $18.63
-23.7%
Median (P50)
$20.4
National: $26.2
-22.1%
Senior (P90)
$28.65
National: $39.42
-27.3%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $14.22 $569 $2464 $29,570
Q1 (P25) $17.17 $687 $2977 $35,720
Median (P50) $20.4 $816 $3536 $42,430
Q3 (P75) $23.05 $922 $3996 $47,950
Senior (P90) $28.65 $1146 $4966 $59,590

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

#1
$37.66
$37.66/hr
+43.7%
#2
$36.85
$36.85/hr
+40.6%
#3
$35.49
$35.49/hr
+35.5%
#4
$35.08
$35.08/hr
+33.9%
#5
$33.96
$33.96/hr
+29.6%
#6
$32.45
$32.45/hr
+23.9%
#7
$31.42
$31.42/hr
+19.9%
#8
$30.71
$30.71/hr
+17.2%
#9
$29.81
$29.81/hr
+13.8%
#10
$29.69
$29.69/hr
+13.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Missouri?

The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Missouri is $20.4/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $42,430.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Missouri Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Missouri is $20.4/hr compared to the national average of $26.2/hr — lower by $5.80/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Missouri?

Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers professionals in Missouri earn approximately $14.22/hour (10th percentile), which equals $29,570.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $28.65/hour.

How much does a senior Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers make per hour in Missouri?

Senior-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers professionals in Missouri (90th percentile) earn approximately $28.65/hour, or $59,590.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (SOC 232093) in Missouri.

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