Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers is $24.16 an hour ($50,240 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.

$24.16Median hourly pay
$42,750–$62,840Middle half of workers, yearly
1,160People in this job in Tennessee

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($58,650). Tennessee ranks 32nd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in Tennessee

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.25$35,880
25% of workers$20.56$42,750
Half of workers (median)$24.16$50,240
75% of workers$30.21$62,840
90% of workers$37.65$78,300

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$59,130390
Chattanooga$56,79080
Memphis$49,810130
Kingsport-Bristol$49,67030
Knoxville$48,620170

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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Other job titles for this job

AbstractorAbstract ClerkAbstract SearcherAbstract WriterAdvisory Title OfficerCommercial ExaminerCommercial Title AssistantCommercial Title ExaminerData AbstractorForeclosure SpecialistLand Title ExaminerLease Examiner

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.