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Patient Access Associate
OSF Healthcare System · Monmouth, IL
$18.80–$22.12/ hour
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Patient Access Representative jobs in Berwyn, IL
Pay for patient access representatives in the Berwyn area centers on $18.17 per hour, or about $37,790 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.50 and the upper quarter over $21.66. That ranks 92nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 230th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Berwyn. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Berwyn.
- $18.17median pay per hour, Chicago
- $16–$22typical range per hour
- 29,720employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Patient Access Representative pay in Berwyn, IL
The metro median is 2% above the Illinois statewide median of $17.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 29,720 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 6.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.57 | $30,310 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.50 | $34,320 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.17 | $37,790 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.66 | $45,050 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.67 | $49,230 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Berwyn ranks
- 92nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 230th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Illinois 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 Berwyn
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.17 median hour buys what $17.54 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$654
- Per year: $32,706
- Per month: $2,726
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Patient Access Representative roles in Illinois
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Berwyn as they open.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Patient Access Associate Emergency Room 5/6
OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL
$18.80–$22.12/ hour
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Patient Access Representative, PRN
Southern Illinois Healthcare · Illinois
$17.92–$26.88/ hour
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OSF Healthcare System · Pontiac, IL
$18.80–$22.12/ hour
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OSF Healthcare System · Galesburg, IL
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Patient Access Associate
OSF Healthcare System · Rockford, IL
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Hospitals in Berwyn
CMS lists 1 hospital in Berwyn.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macneal Hospital Berwyn, IL | Acute care | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero, IL | 2 mi | $18.17/hr | 82,090 |
| Oak Park, IL | 3 mi | $18.17/hr | 52,947 |
Patient Access Representative jobs in Illinois · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois
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
Illinois 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 Berwyn, IL?
Patient Access Representatives in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $18.17 per hour, about $37,790 a year. The middle half earn between $16.50 and $21.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Berwyn a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 230th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Where do patient access representatives work in Berwyn?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Berwyn, led by Macneal Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Berwyn as a patient access representative?
High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Berwyn?
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Your Patient Access pay reportBerwyn, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- MercyIllinois · 3 postings$27.21/ hr$21–$33
- Southern Illinois HealthcareIllinois · 2 postings$22.40/ hr$18–$27
- OSF Healthcare SystemMonmouth, IL · 5 postings$20.46/ hr$19–$22
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$21.43High$32
10 Patient Access postings with published pay in Illinois, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 Patient Access roles
- Patient Access AssociatePermanent$18.80–$22.12/ hour
- Patient Access Associate Emergency Room 5/6Permanent$18.80–$22.12/ hour
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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