Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $46,030 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $27,500
90th percentile $55,660
Employed locally 40
National median $54,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,500
    25th
    $28,790
    50th (median)
    $46,030
    75th
    $47,490
    90th
    $55,660

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$81,810
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$44,970
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$41,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Southwest Iowa is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in Southwest Iowa is 16.3% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (10th percentile) earn around $27,500 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,790.