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Patient Access Associate
OSF Healthcare System · Rockford, IL
$18.80–$22.12/ hour
Patient Access Representative jobs in Rockford, IL
Patient Access Representatives in the Rockford area earn a median of $17.43 per hour, about $36,260 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $15.26 and $19.66. That ranks 153rd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 59th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Rockford. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rockford.
- $17.43median pay per hour, Rockford
- $15–$20typical range per hour
- 1,100employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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UW Health · Rockford, IL
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The metro median is 2% below the Illinois statewide median of $17.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,100 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Rockford metro area, 7.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.27 | $29,680 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $15.26 | $31,740 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.43 | $36,260 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $19.66 | $40,890 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.78 | $47,380 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Rockford ranks
- 153rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 59th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Rockford
- Overall prices in Rockford run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% below the U.S. average (index 70.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.43 median hour buys what $18.91 buys at the national price level, 6% 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.
Estimate your Rockford paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$627
- Per year: $31,374
- Per month: $2,614
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rockford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Rockford
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rockford.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Bea Hospital Rockford, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Uw Health Rockford, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center Rockford, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 30 mi | $18.90/hr | 66,428 |
| Elgin, IL | 41 mi | $18.17/hr | 114,701 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 49 mi | $18.17/hr | 50,920 |
| Aurora, IL | 52 mi | $18.17/hr | 180,710 |
| Schaumburg, IL | 53 mi | $18.17/hr | 77,099 |
| Palatine, IL | 53 mi | $18.17/hr | 65,951 |
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 Rockford, IL?
Patient Access Representatives in the Rockford metro area have a median pay of $17.43 per hour, about $36,260 a year. The middle half earn between $15.26 and $19.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rockford a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Rockford ranks 59th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 153rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring patient access representatives in Rockford?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rockford. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rockford.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Rockford 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.
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Your Patient Access pay reportRockford, 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
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