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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 Santa Cruz, CA
Patient Access Representatives in the Santa Cruz area earn a median of $19.54 per hour, about $40,650 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $22.74. That ranks 30th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 197th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz. The free report below lists employers near Santa Cruz and what they pay.
- $19.54median pay per hour, Santa Cruz
- $17–$23typical range per hour
- 660employed in the metro area
- 110cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Patient Access Representative pay in Santa Cruz, CA
The metro median is 6% below the California statewide median of $20.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 660 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area, 6.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.85 | $35,050 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.42 | $36,230 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.54 | $40,650 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.74 | $47,300 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.21 | $58,680 | 58% above U.S. median |
How Santa Cruz ranks
- 30th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 197th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th 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 Cruz
- Overall prices in Santa Cruz-Watsonville run 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 64% above the U.S. average (index 164.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.54 median hour buys what $17.78 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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$703
- Per year: $35,172
- Per month: $2,931
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Santa Cruz as they open.
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Patient Access Representative II - Radiology
Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA
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Hospitals in Santa Cruz
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility Santa Cruz, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville, CA | 15 mi | $19.54/hr | 51,320 |
| Cupertino, CA | 24 mi | $21.98/hr | 58,710 |
| Gilroy, CA | 25 mi | $21.98/hr | 60,390 |
| San Jose, CA | 25 mi | $21.98/hr | 997,368 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 27 mi | $21.98/hr | 133,132 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 28 mi | $21.98/hr | 156,792 |
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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
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 Cruz, CA?
Patient Access Representatives in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area have a median pay of $19.54 per hour, about $40,650 a year. The middle half earn between $17.42 and $22.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Cruz a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville ranks 197th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 30th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Where do patient access representatives work in Santa Cruz?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz, led by Dominican Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Cruz 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 Cruz, 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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