Career Profile
Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers
Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes.
General Information
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies. Excludes Loan Officers (13-2072).
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Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 16 openings per year are projected for Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers.
Employment Change
Employment for Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $26.04/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.10, while experienced workers are paid $32.43. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 122 Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 138.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers are Legal Services, Insurance Carriers, and Other Personal Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers include English Language, Law and Government, and Administrative.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers is HS diploma or less. 30% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.