Abstract writer vs title processor

The differences between abstract writers and title processors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an abstract writer has an average salary of $82,890, which is higher than the $42,096 average annual salary of a title processor.

Abstract writer vs title processor overview

	Abstract Writer	Title Processor
Yearly salary	$82,890	$42,096
Hourly rate	$39.85	$20.24
Growth rate	6%	5%
Number of jobs	10,319	7,068
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	-	-

Abstract writer vs title processor salary

Abstract writers and title processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Abstract Writer	Title Processor
Average salary	$82,890	$42,096
Salary range	Between $55,000 And $123,000	Between $30,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	Laurel, MD
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	BNP Paribas
Best paying industry	-	Insurance

Differences between abstract writer and title processor education

There are a few differences between an abstract writer and a title processor in terms of educational background:

	Abstract Writer	Title Processor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	English	Business
Most common college	-	-

Abstract writer vs title processor demographics

Here are the differences between abstract writers' and title processors' demographics:

	Abstract Writer	Title Processor
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 41.4% Female, 58.6%	Male, 17.3% Female, 82.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.1% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 7.2% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 4.1% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 7.2% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between abstract writer and title processor duties and responsibilities

Abstract writer example responsibilities.

Manage arts and entertainment editorial calendar, assign stories to multiple freelancers and plan daily coverage.
Coordinate logistics management for signal elements, including securing training sites, movement of personnel, communications, and equipment.
Work collaboratively with editors, other writers, graphics professionals and photographers to ensure high level of editorial professionalism and detail.

Title processor example responsibilities.

Manage the ordering of homeowner's association estoppel letters for payoffs; as well as surveys and clear lien searches.
Audit loan documentation to ensure all require RESPA documents and procedures are completed.
Order payoffs on mortgages, judgments, HOA status letters and liens attach to the subject property.
Provide updates to REO listing agents and selling agents, as well as communicating with asset managers.
Correspond with banks, lenders, underwriters, attorneys, HOA's, tax offices, clerk of court, etc.
Probate filing for formal and summary administrations including use of Lexus-Nexus software.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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