Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $74,990 +36.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $50,410
90th percentile $105,550
Employed locally 250
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,410
    25th
    $62,100
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $97,840
    90th
    $105,550

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary vs area income 73% Median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary is 27% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $87,560
    Vallejo, CA $84,330
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $79,970
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $78,520
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,180

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$165,000
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$77,550
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$84,730
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$100,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in San Diego, CA is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in San Diego, CA is 36.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $50,410 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,100.