Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers to increase by 2.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 59,800 to 61,100 jobs. Its estimate of 5,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($58,650), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
59,800
Projected employment (2034)
61,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
5,300
Pay & Preparation
$58,650
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.62/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Time Management (3.38/5) • Writing (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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