CA · Novato · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Novato, CA

Patient Access Representatives in the Novato area earn a median of $23.11 per hour, about $48,060 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.50 and $28.26. That ranks 1st of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 25th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Novato. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Novato.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Novato, CA

The metro median is 11% above the California statewide median of $20.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 10,000 receptionists and information clerks employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 4.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.80$39,1005% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.50$42,64015% above U.S. median
Median$23.11$48,06029% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.26$58,78058% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.51$73,86098% above U.S. median

How Novato ranks

  • 1st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 25th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

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What your pay buys in Novato

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.11 median hour buys what $19.99 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Novato paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$832
  • Per year: $41,598
  • Per month: $3,466

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Novato as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Patient Access Specialist

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$22.04–$33.06/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R26_0000002099
New this week
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Hospitals in Novato

CMS lists 1 hospital in Novato.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Novato Community Hospital
Novato, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 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
San Rafael, CA8 mi$23.11/hr59,961
Petaluma, CA12 mi$21.84/hr59,393
Richmond, CA14 mi$23.11/hr115,353
Vallejo, CA16 mi$21.91/hr123,475
Napa, CA20 mi$21.85/hr76,921
Santa Rosa, CA26 mi$21.84/hr177,524

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 Novato, CA?

Patient Access Representatives in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $23.11 per hour, about $48,060 a year. The middle half earn between $20.50 and $28.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 25th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Novato?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Novato, led by Novato Community Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Novato 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 reportNovato, 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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