Record searcher vs title processor

The differences between record searchers and title processors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a record searcher has an average salary of $52,173, which is higher than the $42,096 average annual salary of a title processor.

The top three skills for a record searcher include law enforcement agencies, background investigations and background checks. The most important skills for a title processor are data entry, title commitments, and customer service.

Record searcher vs title processor overview

	Record Searcher	Title Processor
Yearly salary	$52,173	$42,096
Hourly rate	$25.08	$20.24
Growth rate	-	5%
Number of jobs	468	7,068
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	-	-

Record searcher vs title processor salary

Record searchers and title processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Record Searcher	Title Processor
Average salary	$52,173	$42,096
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $89,000	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 record searcher and title processor education

There are a few differences between a record searcher and a title processor in terms of educational background:

	Record Searcher	Title Processor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Record searcher vs title processor demographics

Here are the differences between record searchers' and title processors' demographics:

	Record Searcher	Title Processor
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 27.5% Female, 72.5%	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 record searcher and title processor duties and responsibilities

Record searcher example responsibilities.

Confirm any FAA updates daily and update part expiration spreadsheet accordingly.
Perform title searches utilizing ATIDS and ATIDS XE systems.

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.

Record searcher vs title processor skills

Common record searcher skills

Law Enforcement Agencies, 31%
Background Investigations, 28%
Background Checks, 21%
Security Clearance, 20%

Common title processor skills

Data Entry, 12%
Title Commitments, 11%
Customer Service, 8%
Escrow, 8%
Estoppel, 6%
Mortgage Payoffs, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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