Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Salary in Montana

$24,085 $78,162
10th pct Median: $45,443 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$24,085
25th Percentile$32,719
50th (Median)$45,443
75th Percentile$62,711
90th (Top Earners)$78,162
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $45,443 for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers has the purchasing power of approximately $41,883 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers make in Montana?
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Montana earn a median annual salary of $45,443 per year ($21.85/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $51,640.
Is Montana a good state for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for title examiners, abstractors, and searchers. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $45,443 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $41,883 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in Montana

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the legal sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Doctoral or professional degree

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