Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $51,300 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $72,840
Employed locally 70
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $43,550
    50th (median)
    $51,300
    75th
    $63,360
    90th
    $72,840

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 92% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 8% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $118,350
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $51,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Las Cruces, NM is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 6.7% below 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,550.