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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $56,990 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $47,020
90th percentile $81,790
Employed locally 130
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,020
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $56,990
    75th
    $63,830
    90th
    $81,790

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,060
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $59,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,580
    Green Bay, WI $57,300
    Madison, WI $55,560
    Wisconsin $55,490

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$131,000
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,010
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$61,790
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$72,250
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$133,350
    Judicial Law Clerks$62,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Milwaukee, WI is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $47,020 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.