Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $55,560 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.71
10th percentile $47,820
90th percentile $95,660
Employed locally 70
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,820
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $55,560
    75th
    $67,810
    90th
    $95,660

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 64% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 36% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,060
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $59,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,580
    Green Bay, WI $57,300
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $56,990
    Wisconsin $55,490

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $114,420
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,680
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $62,400
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $61,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Madison, WI is $26.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Madison, WI is 1.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $47,820 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.