FL · Jacksonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Jacksonville, FL

The median patient access representative pay in the Jacksonville area is $17.44 per hour ($36,280 a year), with the typical range running from $15.40 to $18.48. That ranks 152nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 232nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville. The free report below lists employers near Jacksonville and what they pay.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Jacksonville, FL

The metro median is 1% above the Florida statewide median of $17.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 5,230 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 6.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.76$28,62023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.40$32,03014% below U.S. median
Median$17.44$36,2803% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.48$38,4403% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.03$45,82023% above U.S. median

How Jacksonville ranks

  • 152nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 232nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 20 Florida 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 Jacksonville

  • Overall prices in Jacksonville run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.44 median hour buys what $17.53 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

Estimate your Jacksonville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$628
  • Per year: $31,392
  • Per month: $2,616
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Hospitals in Jacksonville

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent's Southside
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Shands Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Nh Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
River Point Behavioral Health
Jacksonville, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Wekiva Springs
Jacksonville, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Palm Coast, FL61 mi$16.76/hr106,729
Gainesville, FL61 mi$16.67/hr148,720
Ocala, FL85 mi$16.37/hr70,251
Daytona Beach, FL86 mi$16.76/hr86,015
Port Orange, FL93 mi$16.76/hr66,556
Valdosta, GA103 mi$14.79/hr55,667

Patient Access Representative jobs in Florida · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

Patient Access Representative salary in Florida

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Jacksonville

Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Jacksonville, FL?

Patient Access Representatives in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $17.44 per hour, about $36,280 a year. The middle half earn between $15.40 and $18.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Jacksonville ranks 232nd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 152nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Jacksonville?

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville, led by Mayo Clinic. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Jacksonville as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Jacksonville?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 3 postings$27.82/ hr$22–$33

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Low$18Median$24.50High$33

257 Patient Access postings with published pay in the US, 214 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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