Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $58,780 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $39,680
90th percentile $77,470
Employed locally 120
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,680
    25th
    $45,300
    50th (median)
    $58,780
    75th
    $72,730
    90th
    $77,470

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 79% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 21% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,250
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $64,680
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,400
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,030
    Syracuse, NY $57,820

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $138,010
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,760
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $170,520
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $90,010
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $93,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Rochester, NY is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Rochester, NY is 6.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $39,680 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,300.