Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
What a Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers does
You research and verify property ownership records, liens, and legal documents to ensure clear title transfer during real estate transactions. This role requires attention to detail and knowledge of property law to protect buyers and lenders from ownership disputes.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Lawyers — $159,670/yr
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants — $62,890/yr
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — $153,990/yr
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers — $117,860/yr
- Judicial Law Clerks — $64,920/yr
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