Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $50,010 -9% vs national
Median hourly $24.04
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $81,430
Employed locally 250
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $40,570
    50th (median)
    $50,010
    75th
    $64,380
    90th
    $81,430

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 59% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 41% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,470
    Vallejo, CA $84,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,240
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $62,050
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,510
    Nevada $60,230

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $132,860
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,990
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,600
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $86,780
    Judicial Law Clerks $68,440
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Richmond, VA is $24.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Richmond, VA is 9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,570.