Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $59,770 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.73
10th percentile $40,660
90th percentile $81,580
Employed locally 670
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,660
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $59,770
    75th
    $78,470
    90th
    $81,580

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 63% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 37% 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
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $73,930
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $69,950
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,030
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,400
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,110
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $59,440

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $129,550
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $57,190
    Judicial Law Clerks $53,640
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $50,890
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $113,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Salt Lake City, UT is $28.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.71 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salaries?

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $40,660 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.