CT · Hartford · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Hartford, CT

Pay for patient access representatives in the Hartford area centers on $18.41 per hour, or about $38,290 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.70 and the upper quarter over $21.78. That ranks 77th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 177th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Hartford. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hartford.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Hartford, CT

The metro median is 2% below the Connecticut statewide median of $18.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 4,260 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 7.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.77$32,80012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.70$34,7407% below U.S. median
Median$18.41$38,2903% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.78$45,30022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$25.71$53,48044% above U.S. median

How Hartford ranks

  • 77th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 177th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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.

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What your pay buys in Hartford

  • Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.41 median hour buys what $17.92 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Hartford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$663
  • Per year: $33,138
  • Per month: $2,762

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Patient Access Representative roles in Connecticut

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Hospitals in Hartford

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Hartford, CT
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
Hartford, CT
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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
Waterbury, CT23 mi$18.55/hr115,908
Springfield, MA25 mi$18.80/hr154,888
Chicopee, MA29 mi$18.80/hr55,381
New Haven, CT34 mi$19.42/hr137,562
Bridgeport, CT48 mi$19.41/hr151,599
Danbury, CT48 mi$19.41/hr88,692

Patient Access Representative jobs in Connecticut · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

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 Hartford, CT?

Patient Access Representatives in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $18.41 per hour, about $38,290 a year. The middle half earn between $16.70 and $21.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 177th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 77th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Hartford?

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

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford 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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Connecticut list

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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