Career Outlook for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Also known as:  Abstract Searcher, Abstract Writer, Advisory Title Officer, Escrow Officer, Land Title Examiner, Lease Examiner, Lien Searcher, Title Agent, Title Checker, Title Examiner
The overall job outlook for Title Examiner, Abstractor, or Searcher careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 5.98 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1 percent per year. Demand for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers is expected to go up, with an expected 18,510 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 4.58 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers in the following states
Texas 7,400
Florida 4,410
California 3,860
New York 2,870
Pennsylvania 2,400
Ohio 2,280
Colorado 1,630
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
New Hampshire 30
Delaware 40
Puerto Rico 60
Connecticut 80
Rhode Island 80
Alaska 100
West Virginia 130