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Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$67,230
Median Annual Salary
▼
-13.6% vs 2024
$76,950
Mean Salary
$67,230
Median Salary
$32.32
Hourly Rate
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California earn a median salary of $67,230 per year ($5,602/month).
This is 17.6% above the national average of $57,177.
California ranks #7 out of 47 states for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay.
Salaries decreased by 13.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.62
Writing
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.61
Law and Government
3.53
Administrative
3.15
Customer and Personal Service
3.11
Computers and Electronics
3.01
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(13.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California
Salaries for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California range from $51,500 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $115,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,190 and $90,570.
Median $67,230
P10: $51,500P25: $59,190P75: $90,570P90: $115,040
10th
$51,500
25th
$59,190
Median
$67,230
75th
$90,570
90th
$115,040
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$51,500
$24.76
$4,291
25th Percentile
$59,190
$28.46
$4,932
Median (50th)
$67,230
$32.32
$5,602
75th Percentile
$90,570
$43.54
$7,547
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$115,040
$55.31
$9,586
Note: The mean (average) salary of $76,950 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
California ranks #7 of 47 states
$57,177
National avg. for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
How much do Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers make in California?
The median annual salary for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California is $67,230 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $76,950.
What is the salary range for a Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California?
Salaries for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California range from $51,500 at the 10th percentile to $115,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,190 and $90,570.
What is the starting salary for a Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California?
Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers positions in California typically start around $51,500 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,190 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California is approximately $32.32 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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