HI · Honolulu · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Honolulu, HI

Patient Access Representatives in the Honolulu area earn a median of $18.41 per hour, about $38,290 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.84 and $22.13. That ranks 79th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 312th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Honolulu. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Honolulu.

Patient Access Representative pay in Honolulu, HI

The metro median is 2% below the Hawaii statewide median of $18.73 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,220 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Urban Honolulu metro area, 5.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.97$31,14016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.84$35,0306% below U.S. median
Median$18.41$38,2903% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.13$46,03024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.21$50,36035% above U.S. median

How Honolulu ranks

  • 79th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 312th of 341 after adjusting for local prices

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 Honolulu

  • Overall prices in Urban Honolulu run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% above the U.S. average (index 135.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.41 median hour buys what $16.59 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$663
  • Per year: $33,138
  • Per month: $2,762

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

Hospitals in Honolulu

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Honolulu.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Honolulu, HI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kuakini Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Straub Clinic And Hospital
Honolulu, HI
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
The Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children
Honolulu, HI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Shriners Hospital For Children
Honolulu, HI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter)
Honolulu, HI
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Hawaii

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

Hawaii taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Hawaii state guide

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Honolulu, HI?

Patient Access Representatives in the Urban Honolulu metro area have a median pay of $18.41 per hour, about $38,290 a year. The middle half earn between $16.84 and $22.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Urban Honolulu ranks 312th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 79th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Honolulu?

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Honolulu, led by Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Hawaii license to work in Honolulu as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Hawaii requires for your role with the Hawaii 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 Honolulu?

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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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