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Description

Title Examiners and Abstractors - Title Examiners: Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of property title. Copy or summarize (abstracts) recorded documents which affect condition of title to property (e.g., mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts). May prepare and issue policy that guarantees legality of title. Abstractors: Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details or sections of statutes or case law from reference books for purpose of examination, proof, or ready reference. Search out titles to determine if title deed is correct.

O*NET code 23-2093.02

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $43,370 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $20.85. The average wage in New Mexico is slightly below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $20.23 and most workers in this occupation earn between $12.39 and $24.15 per hour.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$43,370
National Hourly$20.85
Statewide Annual$25,770$42,073$50,225
Statewide Hourly$12.39$20.23$24.15
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque Annual$29,764$46,603$55,023
Hourly $14.31$22.41$26.45
Farmington Annual---
Hourly ---
Las Cruces Annual$27,356$36,200$40,622
Hourly $13.15$17.40$19.53
Santa Fe Annual$42,737$56,184$62,907
Hourly $20.55$27.01$30.24
+ Regions
Central Annual$29,764$46,603$55,023
Hourly $14.31$22.41$26.45
Eastern Annual$22,288$29,793$33,545
Hourly $10.72$14.32$16.13
Northern Annual$27,206$42,106$49,556
Hourly $13.08$20.24$23.83
Southwestern Annual$28,525$36,001$39,739
Hourly $13.71$17.31$19.11

A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about 740 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will decrease by about -10 percent and an estmated 660 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is declining. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
AreaEstimated
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Annual
Percent
Change
Total
Annual
Average
Openings
New Mexico740660-1.08%0
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque280250-0.90%0
Farmington30300.00%0
Las Cruces60600.00%0
Santa Fe----
+ Regions
Central280250-0.90%0
Eastern260230-1.11%0
Northern110100-0.67%0
Southwestern10090-0.64%0

A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
+ American Public University System-Hollom
Website:http://www.amu.apus.edu/index.htm
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Brown Mackie College- Albuquerque
Website:http://www.brownmackie.edu/albuquerque/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Central New Mexico Community College
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Legal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Mon
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/montoya/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Legal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Sou
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/svc/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Legal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Wes
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/westside/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Legal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Wo
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/wtc/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Legal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Clovis Community College
Website:http://www.clovis.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Website:http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
+ New Mexico State University - Alamogordo
Website:http://nmsua.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Legal Assistant/Paralegal
+ New Mexico State University- Albuquerque
Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Legal Assistant/Paralegal
+ NMSU - Dona Ana Community College
Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
+ San Juan College
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
+ San Juan College - East
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
+ San Juan College - West
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Santa Fe Community College
Website:http://www.sfcc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Legal Assistant/Paralegal
+ Univerisity of New Mexico - Gallup
Website:http://www.gallup.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeLegal Assistant/Paralegal
+ University of New Mexico Taos Education
Website:http://taos.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Legal Assistant/Paralegal
+ UNM School of Continuing Education
Website:http://dce.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Paralegal/Legal Assistant

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License
License TitleContactYearNumber issued
PRC Non-Resident AgentsNM Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division NMID Agents Licensing Bu
1120 Paseo De Peralta, PERA Bldg., Romm 434,
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 582-4601
www.nmprc.state.nm.us/als.htm
201091,217
PRC Resident AgentsNM Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division NMID Agents Licensing Bu
1120 Paseo De Peralta, PERA Bldg., Romm 434,
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 582-4601
www.nmprc.state.nm.us/als.htm
20109,159

Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels

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Industires that Hire Title Examiners and Abstractors in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Administrative and Support Services*
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities*
Oil and Gas Extraction*
Other Information Services*
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services36.9%
Real Estate*
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investm*
Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job7.1%

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
Common Titles
  • Abstract Clerk
  • Abstract Writer
  • Abstracter
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Advisory Title Officer
  • Commercial Title Examiner
  • Counsel
  • Land Examiner
  • Land Title Examiner
  • Lease Examiner
  • Legal Assistant
  • Lien Searcher
  • Map Examiner
  • Office Manager
  • Public Records Researcher
  • Record Searcher
  • Searcher
  • Title Abstractor
  • Title Agent
  • Title Checker
  • Title Clerk
  • Title Closer
  • Title Department Manager
  • Title Examiner
  • Title Inspector
  • Title Insurance Examiner
  • Title Investigator
  • Title Officer
  • Title Processor
  • Title Searcher
  • Title Supervisor
  • Underwriter

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