Title processor vs abstract clerk

The differences between title processors and abstract clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a title processor has an average salary of $42,096, which is higher than the $36,010 average annual salary of an abstract clerk.

The top three skills for a title processor include data entry, title commitments and customer service. The most important skills for an abstract clerk are data entry, , and .

Title processor vs abstract clerk overview

	Title Processor	Abstract Clerk
Yearly salary	$42,096	$36,010
Hourly rate	$20.24	$17.31
Growth rate	5%	-5%
Number of jobs	7,068	66,444
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Associate Degree, 42%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	-	-

Title processor vs abstract clerk salary

Title processors and abstract clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Title Processor	Abstract Clerk
Average salary	$42,096	$36,010
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $58,000	Between $26,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Laurel, MD	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	BNP Paribas	-
Best paying industry	Insurance	-

Differences between title processor and abstract clerk education

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

	Title Processor	Abstract Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Associate Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	Health Care Administration
Most common college	-	-

Title processor vs abstract clerk demographics

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

	Title Processor	Abstract Clerk
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 17.3% Female, 82.7%	Male, 12.5% Female, 87.5%
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 title processor and abstract clerk duties and responsibilities

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.

Abstract clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Secure quality customer service by gathering information require for appointments and help patients understand the process relate to their visit.
Count daily out of stocks using the Telxon handheld, and enter the information onto the Safeway intranet for ordering purposes.

Title processor vs abstract clerk skills

Common title processor skills

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

Common abstract clerk skills

Data Entry, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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