Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,390 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $27,740
90th percentile $47,420
Employed locally 90
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,740
    25th
    $29,720
    50th (median)
    $36,390
    75th
    $46,930
    90th
    $47,420

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $73,310
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,640
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $42,700
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Southeast Iowa is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Southeast Iowa is 33.8% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $27,740 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,720.