Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers is $26.07 an hour ($54,230 a year). About 1,340 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($58,650). Virginia ranks 27th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.79 | $39,090 |
| 25% of workers | $23.15 | $48,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.07 | $54,230 |
| 75% of workers | $31.00 | $64,470 |
| 90% of workers | $38.86 | $80,830 |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $59,570 | 30 |
| Richmond | $53,480 | 180 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $52,000 | 220 |
| Lynchburg | $50,060 | 60 |
| Roanoke | $49,830 | 80 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $46,430 |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $45,650 |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $55,320 |
| File Clerks | $39,900 |
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