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Patient Registration Representative
Marshall Medical Center · Placerville, CA
$21.00–$24.15/ hour
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Patient Access Representative jobs in Salinas, CA
Patient Access Representatives in the Salinas area earn a median of $20.41 per hour, about $42,460 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.17 and $22.70. That ranks 17th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 82nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Salinas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Salinas.
- $20.41median pay per hour, Salinas
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 630employed in the metro area
- 109cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Patient Access Representative pay in Salinas, CA
The metro median is 2% below the California statewide median of $20.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 630 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Salinas metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.54).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.38 | $36,150 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.17 | $37,790 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $20.41 | $42,460 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.70 | $47,220 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $25.66 | $53,370 | 43% above U.S. median |
How Salinas ranks
- 17th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 82nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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 Salinas
- Overall prices in Salinas run 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 46% above the U.S. average (index 145.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.41 median hour buys what $18.72 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$735
- Per year: $36,738
- Per month: $3,062
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salinas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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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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EHR Senior Application Analyst (Patient Access)
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Patient Service Representative - PD - Days - Patient Access @ MV
El Camino Health · Mountain View, CA
$40.42–$51.10/ hour
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Patient Access Specialist
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
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Hospitals in Salinas
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Salinas.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas Valley Health Medical Center Salinas, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Natividad Medical Center Salinas, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville, CA | 18 mi | $19.54/hr | 51,320 |
| Gilroy, CA | 22 mi | $21.98/hr | 60,390 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 30 mi | $19.54/hr | 62,581 |
| San Jose, CA | 43 mi | $21.98/hr | 997,368 |
| Cupertino, CA | 49 mi | $21.98/hr | 58,710 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 50 mi | $21.98/hr | 133,132 |
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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
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Common questions
How much do patient access representatives make in Salinas, CA?
Patient Access Representatives in the Salinas metro area have a median pay of $20.41 per hour, about $42,460 a year. The middle half earn between $18.17 and $22.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Salinas a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Salinas ranks 82nd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 17th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Where do patient access representatives work in Salinas?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Salinas, led by Salinas Valley Health Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Salinas 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 reportSalinas, 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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