Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,990 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $42,120
90th percentile $97,140
Employed locally 630
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,120
    25th
    $47,090
    50th (median)
    $58,990
    75th
    $79,480
    90th
    $97,140

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 60% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 40% 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
    Midland, TX $61,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $59,960
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,020
    Killeen-Temple, TX $54,800
    Waco, TX $54,330
    Abilene, TX $49,040

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$133,400
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$52,990
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$153,990
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$53,670
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$93,620
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$109,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Austin, TX is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Austin, TX is 7.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $42,120 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,090.