PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Patient Access Specialist
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$22.04–$33.06/ hour
New this week
Patient Access Representative jobs in Tulare, CA
Pay for patient access representatives in the Tulare area centers on $18.42 per hour, or about $38,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.00 and the upper quarter over $21.20. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Tulare. That ranks 76th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 121st of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tulare.
- $18.42median pay per hour, Visalia
- $17–$21typical range per hour
- 610employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Get my free pay reportPatient Access Representative pay in Tulare, CA
The metro median is 12% below the California statewide median of $20.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 610 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Visalia metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.58).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.33 | $33,970 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.00 | $35,360 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.42 | $38,310 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.20 | $44,100 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.36 | $48,590 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Tulare ranks
- 76th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 121st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 20th 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 Tulare
- Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.42 median hour buys what $18.45 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 Tulare paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$663
- Per year: $33,156
- Per month: $2,763
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Visalia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Tulare
CMS lists 1 hospital in Tulare.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Tulare Tulare, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 9 mi | $18.42/hr | 146,271 |
| Porterville, CA | 20 mi | $18.42/hr | 63,517 |
| Hanford, CA | 20 mi | $19.34/hr | 60,594 |
| Delano, CA | 30 mi | $18.38/hr | 53,198 |
| Clovis, CA | 47 mi | $18.13/hr | 127,993 |
| Fresno, CA | 47 mi | $18.13/hr | 550,105 |
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 Tulare, CA?
Patient Access Representatives in the Visalia metro area have a median pay of $18.42 per hour, about $38,310 a year. The middle half earn between $17.00 and $21.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tulare a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Visalia ranks 121st of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 76th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring patient access representatives in Tulare?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Visalia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tulare.
Do I need a California license to work in Tulare 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 reportTulare, 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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