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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $59,960 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $46,540
90th percentile $102,240
Employed locally 1,190
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,540
    25th
    $48,260
    50th (median)
    $59,960
    75th
    $78,120
    90th
    $102,240

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 75% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 25% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,990
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,020
    Killeen-Temple, TX $54,800
    Waco, TX $54,330
    Abilene, TX $49,040

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $139,460
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,750
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $166,120
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $123,220
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Houston, TX is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Houston, TX is 9.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $46,540 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,260.