Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $57,130 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $40,090
90th percentile $83,100
Employed locally 230
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,090
    25th
    $44,970
    50th (median)
    $57,130
    75th
    $64,450
    90th
    $83,100

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 84% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,470
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $87,560
    Anchorage, AK $84,680
    Vallejo, CA $84,330
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $79,970
    Bend, OR $78,570

    Nearby metros — Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $73,930
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $69,950
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,870
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $63,450
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,400
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $62,050

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$111,240
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$59,530
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$172,990
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$60,340
    Judicial Law Clerks$66,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Albuquerque, NM is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salaries?

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.9% above the national median of $54,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $40,090 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,970.