Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers is $28.91 an hour ($60,120 a year). About 6,770 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($58,650). Texas ranks 18th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.42 | $38,320 |
| 25% of workers | $23.49 | $48,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.91 | $60,120 |
| 75% of workers | $38.28 | $79,610 |
| 90% of workers | $46.39 | $96,480 |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $112,420 | 140 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $63,470 | 1,730 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $61,530 | 2,140 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $60,360 | 520 |
| Tyler | $59,390 | 60 |
| Waco | $57,630 | 40 |
| Amarillo | $56,620 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $55,870 | 400 |
| Longview | $53,200 | 50 |
| Lubbock | $49,930 | 70 |
| Corpus Christi | $49,440 | 70 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $48,380 | 70 |
| Abilene | $48,060 | 50 |
| El Paso | $47,970 | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan | $34,360 | 190 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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