Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $59,280 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $44,320
90th percentile $67,220
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,320
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $59,280
    75th
    $60,720
    90th
    $67,220

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 67% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 33% 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
    Medford, OR $75,560
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,270
    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

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$102,250
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,410
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$79,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Portland, ME is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Portland, ME is 7.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $44,320 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.