PermanentPosted 14 days ago
PATIENT REGISTRATION REP
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Maria, CA
$25.00–$31.40/ hour
Patient Access Representative jobs in Santa Barbara, CA
Patient Access Representatives in the Santa Barbara area earn a median of $20.00 per hour, about $41,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.81 and $22.24. That ranks 22nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 127th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Santa Barbara and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Santa Barbara and what they pay.
- $20.00median pay per hour, Santa Maria
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 1,020employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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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 1,020 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area, 5.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.00 | $35,360 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.81 | $37,040 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.00 | $41,600 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.24 | $46,260 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $25.30 | $52,620 | 41% above U.S. median |
How Santa Barbara ranks
- 22nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 127th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th 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 Santa Barbara
- Overall prices in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.00 median hour buys what $18.38 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Santa Barbara
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Barbara.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility Santa Barbara, CA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Buenaventura, CA | 28 mi | $19.06/hr | 109,831 |
| Oxnard, CA | 32 mi | $19.06/hr | 200,616 |
| Camarillo, CA | 41 mi | $19.06/hr | 69,881 |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 50 mi | $19.06/hr | 124,229 |
| Santa Maria, CA | 55 mi | $20.00/hr | 111,346 |
| Simi Valley, CA | 56 mi | $19.06/hr | 125,778 |
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 Santa Barbara, CA?
Patient Access Representatives in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area have a median pay of $20.00 per hour, about $41,600 a year. The middle half earn between $17.81 and $22.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Barbara a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara ranks 127th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 22nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring patient access representatives in Santa Barbara?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Santa Barbara.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Barbara 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 reportSanta Barbara, 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
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