Mid-Level

Land Leasing Examiner

A Land Leasing Examiner typically reviews lease applications and supporting documents — title work, mineral rights, surface rights, and compliance details — usually in oil/gas, agricultural, or government land contexts.

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Job markets for Land Leasing Examiners
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Land Leasing Examiner

A typical day mixes document review, system entry, applicant communication, and coordination with title or legal staff. You'll often work across complex documentation — deeds, plats, affidavits — with strict accuracy requirements. Pacing tends to follow application volume and seasonal cycles.

The technical document literacy can surprise newcomers — title chains, mineral severances, and surface use agreements have nuances that shape every review. Coordination with landmen, title attorneys, and applicants is constant. Errors can cascade into legal or financial issues, so detail discipline matters.

People who thrive here typically have strong attention to detail, comfort with technical documents, and patience for layered review work. Curiosity about land records and the temperament to handle careful, accurate work over time usually predict longevity in the role.

RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Land Leasing Examiners (SOC 43-4171.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$28K–$49K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
965K
U.S. Employment
0%
10yr Growth
129K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$59K$56K$53K201920202021202220232024$53K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingActive ListeningService OrientationReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingCoordinationWritingMonitoringTime Management
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