Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,900 -34.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.26
10th percentile $23,820
90th percentile $46,870
Employed locally 50
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,820
    25th
    $27,560
    50th (median)
    $35,900
    75th
    $45,810
    90th
    $46,870

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,390
    Lawyers $95,020
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $42,700
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $45,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Northeast Iowa is $17.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Northeast Iowa is 34.7% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $23,820 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,560.