Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $61,660 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $40,640
90th percentile $83,360
Employed locally 460
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,640
    25th
    $46,350
    50th (median)
    $61,660
    75th
    $65,520
    90th
    $83,360

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 77% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 23% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $67,870
    Cleveland, OH $59,090
    Ohio $56,100
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $55,190
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $54,720
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,610

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $132,810
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,990
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $72,340
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $99,110
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Columbus, OH is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Columbus, OH is 12.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $40,640 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,350.