CA · National City · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in National City, CA

Pay for patient access representatives in the National City area centers on $20.00 per hour, or about $41,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.76 and the upper quarter over $22.76. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in National City. That ranks 21st of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 183rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near National City.

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Patient Access Representative pay in National City, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.65$34,6307% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.76$36,9401% below U.S. median
Median$20.00$41,60012% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.76$47,34027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.34$54,79047% above U.S. median

How National City 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 National City

  • 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 National City 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 National City

CMS lists 1 hospital in National City.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Paradise Valley Hospital
National City, CA
Acute careFor-profit3 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
Chula Vista, CA5 mi$20.00/hr278,546
La Mesa, CA8 mi$20.00/hr60,767
Temecula, CA57 mi$18.75/hr112,431

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 National City, 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 National City 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 National City?

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 National City.

Do I need a California license to work in National City 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 National City?

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Your Patient Access pay reportNational City, 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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