California Median
$67,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $58,650
State Rank
#7 of 47
state estimate
How much do Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers make in California?
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers working in California earn a median salary of $67,230 per year, or about $32.32 per hour. That is 15% above the national median of $58,650 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $51,500 while the top 10% make $115,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,190 and $90,570 a year.
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $51,500 | $24.76 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $59,190 | $28.46 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $67,230 | $32.32 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $90,570 | $43.54 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $115,040 | $55.31 |
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How California compares
California ranks 7th out of 47 states and territories for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in other states
Colorado $77,600West Virginia $77,230Oregon $76,930Alaska $75,960Nevada $71,050Massachusetts $69,100Washington $66,440Delaware $65,270Rhode Island $63,300Connecticut $62,940Utah $62,210New Hampshire $62,090New Jersey $61,930Idaho $61,730New York $61,380Alabama $61,330Texas $60,120North Dakota $59,980South Dakota $59,300Florida $58,450Minnesota $58,250New Mexico $57,940Ohio $56,680Maryland $55,460Kansas $54,640Virginia $54,230Kentucky $52,860Pennsylvania $52,220North Carolina $50,500Oklahoma $50,270Tennessee $50,240Illinois $49,990Arizona $49,580Michigan $49,540Maine $48,900Nebraska $48,880Wyoming $48,710Georgia $48,320Missouri $48,190Wisconsin $48,070Arkansas $47,510Mississippi $47,060South Carolina $46,740Iowa $46,330Indiana $46,150Louisiana $38,470
Working as Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in California
Nationally, about 49,000 people work as Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($67,230) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers make in California?
The median Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary in California is $67,230 per year, or about $32.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $51,500 at the entry level to $115,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers about 15% more than the national median of $58,650. California ranks 7th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $67,230 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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