📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Title Examiner and Abstractor Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Medium Demand

Average
$82,758
per year
Median
$77,078
per year
Hourly
$39.79
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$52,725
25th Percentile — Junior$68,913
50th Percentile — Median$77,078
75th Percentile — Senior$105,336
90th Percentile — Top Earners$119,249
💡 Top-earning Title Examiner and Abstractors in California make up to $119,249 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$73.1k
2021
$75.0k
2022
$76.8k
2023
$78.8k
2024
$80.7k
2025
$82.8k
2026
📈 Title Examiner and Abstractor salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Title Examiner and Abstractor Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $128,275 +55.0% Medium
San Diego $122,482 +48.0% Medium
San Jose $142,344 +72.0% Medium
San Francisco $153,102 +85.0% Medium
Fresno $89,379 +8.0% Medium
Sacramento $100,965 +22.0% Medium
Long Beach $119,999 +45.0% Medium
Bakersfield $89,379 +8.0% Medium
Anaheim $117,516 +42.0% Medium
Santa Ana $115,861 +40.0% Medium
Riverside $105,930 +28.0% Medium
Stockton $97,654 +18.0% Medium
Irvine $128,275 +55.0% Medium
San Bernardino $97,654 +18.0% Medium
Modesto $92,689 +12.0% Medium
Fontana $100,965 +22.0% Medium
Moreno Valley $95,172 +15.0% Medium
Glendale $122,482 +48.0% Medium
Fremont $132,413 +60.0% Medium
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Title Examiner and Abstractor Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Title Examiner and Abstractors. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $82,758 per year, California's Title Examiner and Abstractor salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $52,725–$68,913, while experienced Title Examiner and Abstractors can command $105,336–$119,249.

Looking ahead, the Title Examiner and Abstractor profession in California is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Title Examiner and Abstractor salary in California is $82,758 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $58,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Title Examiner and Abstractors the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Title Examiner and Abstractor employment.
  • At $82,758/year, California Title Examiner and Abstractor salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $58,280/year.