Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers is $31.94 an hour ($66,440 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($58,650). Washington ranks 8th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.48 | $48,830 |
| 25% of workers | $28.08 | $58,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.94 | $66,440 |
| 75% of workers | $39.10 | $81,330 |
| 90% of workers | $46.77 | $97,280 |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $71,310 | 500 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $67,080 | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $64,380 | 40 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $61,170 | 40 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $88,790 |
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| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $58,360 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $60,220 |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $64,680 |
| File Clerks | $45,830 |
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