The salary statistics and trend of title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare title examiner, abstractor, and searcher salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,050 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,900 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $35,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,880 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) title examiners, abstractors, and searchers is $37,880. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent title examiners, abstractors, and searchers is $26,050.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2014. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 2-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $30,900 | 8.19% | 9.64% |
| 2013 | $28,370 | 1.59% | - |
| 2012 | $27,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in two industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |