CA · Monterey Park · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Monterey Park, CA

The median patient access representative pay in the Monterey Park area is $21.30 per hour ($44,300 a year), with the typical range running from $18.00 to $22.75. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Monterey Park and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Monterey Park. The free report below lists employers near Monterey Park and what they pay.

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Who is hiring patient access representatives near Monterey Park

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health1$29.68
Emanate Health1$24
Shriners Hospitals for Children1$26.77

Patient Access Representative pay in Monterey Park, CA

The metro median is 2% above the California statewide median of $20.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 29,090 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.02$35,4005% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.00$37,4401% above U.S. median
Median$21.30$44,30019% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.75$47,32027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$25.24$52,50041% above U.S. median

How Monterey Park ranks

  • 9th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 76th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Monterey Park

  • Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.30 median hour buys what $18.76 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Monterey Park paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$767
  • Per year: $38,340
  • Per month: $3,195

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Monterey Park

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Monterey Park.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Monterey Park Hospital
Monterey Park, CA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5No
Garfield Medical Center
Monterey Park, CA
Acute careFor-profit1 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
Alhambra, CA2 mi$21.30/hr80,279
Montebello, CA3 mi$21.30/hr60,617

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 Monterey Park, CA?

Patient Access Representatives in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $21.30 per hour, about $44,300 a year. The middle half earn between $18.00 and $22.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 76th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 9th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring patient access representatives in Monterey Park?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Monterey Park.

Do I need a California license to work in Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park?

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Your Patient Access pay reportMonterey Park, 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

  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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