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

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

Median annual salary $46,280 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $35,220
90th percentile $77,520
Employed locally 100
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,220
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $57,230
    90th
    $77,520

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 69% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 31% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$127,270
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$57,710
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$62,560
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$122,370
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$57,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Roanoke, VA is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Roanoke, VA is 15.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $35,220 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.