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Patient Access Representative II - Radiology
Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA
$23.00–$30.27/ hour
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Patient Access Representative jobs in Encinitas, CA
The median patient access representative pay in the Encinitas area is $20.00 per hour ($41,600 a year), with the typical range running from $17.76 to $22.76. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Encinitas and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Encinitas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Encinitas.
- $20.00median pay per hour, San Diego
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 6,900employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Patient Access Representative roles near Encinitas
Roles in other cities of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Patient Access Representative II - Orthopedics
Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA
$23.00–$30.27/ hour
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Patient Access Representative II (Part Time) - Radiology
Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA
$23.00–$30.27/ hour
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Get my free pay reportPatient Access Representative pay in Encinitas, CA
The metro median is 4% below the California statewide median of $20.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 6,900 receptionists and information clerks employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.65 | $34,630 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.76 | $36,940 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.00 | $41,600 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.76 | $47,340 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.34 | $54,790 | 47% above U.S. median |
How Encinitas ranks
- 21st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 183rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Encinitas
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.00 median hour buys what $17.88 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Encinitas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$720
- Per year: $36,000
- Per month: $3,000
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Encinitas
CMS lists 1 hospital in Encinitas.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, CA | 6 mi | $20.00/hr | 113,575 |
| San Marcos, CA | 8 mi | $20.00/hr | 96,620 |
| Temecula, CA | 32 mi | $18.75/hr | 112,431 |
Patient Access Representative jobs in California · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in California
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 Encinitas, CA?
Patient Access Representatives in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $20.00 per hour, about $41,600 a year. The middle half earn between $17.76 and $22.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Encinitas a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 183rd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring patient access representatives in Encinitas?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Encinitas.
Do I need a California license to work in Encinitas 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.
Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Encinitas?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Encinitas and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Encinitas.
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Your Patient Access pay reportEncinitas, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$26.63/ hr$23–$30
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
- Patient Registration RepresentativePermanent$21.00–$24.15/ hour
- Patient Access Representative II - RadiologyPermanent$23.00–$30.27/ hour
+ 34 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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