Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,340 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $61,890
Employed locally 40
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $58,090
    90th
    $61,890

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$102,240
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$55,700
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$52,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Southern Michigan is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Southern Michigan is 17.5% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.