CA · Chico · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Chico, CA

Patient Access Representatives in the Chico area earn a median of $18.71 per hour, about $38,930 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.34 and $21.03. That ranks 62nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 115th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Chico. The free report below lists employers near Chico and what they pay.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Chico, CA

The metro median is 10% below the California statewide median of $20.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 350 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Chico metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.64$34,6107% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.34$36,0703% below U.S. median
Median$18.71$38,9305% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.03$43,74017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.56$46,92026% above U.S. median

How Chico ranks

  • 62nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 115th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 19th of 24 California metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for patient access representative. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Receptionists and Information Clerks.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Chico

  • Overall prices in Chico run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.71 median hour buys what $18.49 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Chico paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$674
  • Per year: $33,678
  • Per month: $2,806

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chico metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Chico

CMS lists 1 hospital in Chico.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Enloe Health
Chico, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Yuba City, CA44 mi$19.27/hr69,148
Redding, CA63 mi$18.38/hr93,502
Lincoln, CA67 mi$20.96/hr56,268
Rocklin, CA72 mi$20.96/hr75,129
Roseville, CA73 mi$20.96/hr163,304
Woodland, CA75 mi$20.96/hr62,983

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Patient Access Representative salary in California

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Patient access representatives register patients, verify insurance and collect information at the front door of care.

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Customer service experience; healthcare registration experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with EHR systems such as Epic

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Chico, CA?

Patient Access Representatives in the Chico metro area have a median pay of $18.71 per hour, about $38,930 a year. The middle half earn between $17.34 and $21.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Chico a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?

Chico ranks 115th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 62nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring patient access representatives in Chico?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Chico. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chico.

Do I need a California license to work in Chico as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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Your Patient Access pay reportChico, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Enloe Medical CenterChico, CA · 7 postings$25.63/ hr$19–$31
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOntario, CA · 2 postings$51.37/ hr$34–$66
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthGrass Valley, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$23Median$28.20High$34

36 Patient Access postings with published pay in California, 35 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 36 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Registration RepresentativePermanent
    $21.00–$24.15/ hour
    Marshall Medical Center · Placerville, CA · posted today
  2. Patient Access Representative II - RadiologyPermanent
    $23.00–$30.27/ hour
    Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA · posted yesterday

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