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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $58,020 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.90
10th percentile $43,530
90th percentile $95,320
Employed locally 1,600
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,530
    25th
    $48,520
    50th (median)
    $58,020
    75th
    $78,400
    90th
    $95,320

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 67% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 33% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,990
    Killeen-Temple, TX $54,800
    Waco, TX $54,330
    Abilene, TX $49,040

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$157,340
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,900
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$59,490
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$123,570
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$47,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Dallas, TX is $27.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Dallas, TX is 5.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $43,530 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,520.