Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers is $24.03 an hour ($49,990 a year). About 1,290 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($58,650). Illinois ranks 33rd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.34 | $38,150 |
| 25% of workers | $22.15 | $46,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.03 | $49,990 |
| 75% of workers | $29.69 | $61,750 |
| 90% of workers | $35.89 | $74,640 |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $56,710 | 810 |
| Peoria | $54,980 | 40 |
| Springfield | $46,600 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $52,790 |
| File Clerks | $49,920 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $75,890 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $63,250 |
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