Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $43,530 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.93
10th percentile $28,380
90th percentile $55,830
Employed locally 70
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,380
    25th
    $29,100
    50th (median)
    $43,530
    75th
    $48,850
    90th
    $55,830

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,710
    Lawyers $77,900
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $42,700
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $52,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Northwest Iowa is $20.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Northwest Iowa is 20.8% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $28,380 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,100.