CT · Bridgeport · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Pay for patient access representatives in the Bridgeport area centers on $19.41 per hour, or about $40,360 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.33 and the upper quarter over $22.59. That ranks 34th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 153rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Bridgeport. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bridgeport.

Patient Access Representative pay in Bridgeport, CT

The metro median is 3% above the Connecticut statewide median of $18.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 4,290 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 10.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.70).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.23$33,7609% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.33$36,0503% below U.S. median
Median$19.41$40,3608% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.59$46,99026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.39$56,97053% above U.S. median

How Bridgeport ranks

  • 34th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 153rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Connecticut 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 Bridgeport

  • Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.41 median hour buys what $18.16 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$699
  • Per year: $34,938
  • Per month: $2,912

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Bridgeport

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bridgeport.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System
Bridgeport, CT
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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
New Haven, CT16 mi$19.42/hr137,562
Stamford, CT20 mi$19.41/hr139,134
Danbury, CT21 mi$19.41/hr88,692
Waterbury, CT27 mi$18.55/hr115,908
White Plains, NY31 mi$20.71/hr62,561
New Rochelle, NY35 mi$20.71/hr85,512

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Connecticut

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

Connecticut 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 Bridgeport, CT?

Patient Access Representatives in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $19.41 per hour, about $40,360 a year. The middle half earn between $17.33 and $22.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 153rd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 34th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Bridgeport?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bridgeport, led by Bridgeport Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Bridgeport as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Trinity HealthConnecticut · 4 postings$21.25/ hr$18–$25
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthGRASS VALLEY, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 17 postings$28.00/ hr$22–$39

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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$21.25High$25

4 Patient Access postings with published pay in Connecticut, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access / Registration (ADMITTING REGISTRAR) 40DPermanent
    $17.50–$23.80/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted yesterday
  2. Patient Access / Registration Rep - 8hr/wkPermanent
    $17.50–$25.00/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted 2 days ago

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