IN · Indianapolis · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Indianapolis, IN

The median patient access representative pay in the Indianapolis area is $17.84 per hour ($37,100 a year), with the typical range running from $14.57 to $19.04. That ranks 116th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 90th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 14 hospitals in Indianapolis. The free report below lists employers near Indianapolis and what they pay.

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Franciscan Health · Indianapolis, IN

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Patient Access Representative pay in Indianapolis, IN

The metro median is 4% above the Indiana statewide median of $17.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 5,510 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood 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%$12.40$25,79031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.57$30,31019% below U.S. median
Median$17.84$37,100in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$19.04$39,6006% above U.S. median
Top 10%$21.90$45,55022% above U.S. median

How Indianapolis ranks

  • 116th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 90th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 12 Indiana 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 Indianapolis

  • Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.84 median hour buys what $18.64 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Indianapolis paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$642
  • Per year: $32,112
  • Per month: $2,676

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

Hospitals in Indianapolis

CMS lists 14 hospitals in Indianapolis.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Community Hospital East
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Community Hospital North
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Community Hospital South, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Eskenazi Health
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Indianapolis Va Medical Center
Indianapolis, IN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Fairbanks
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Orthoindy Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careOtherNot 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
Greenwood, IN12 mi$17.84/hr68,175
Carmel, IN13 mi$17.84/hr103,606
Columbus, IN41 mi$17.07/hr51,970
Bloomington, IN47 mi$16.30/hr79,986
Kokomo, IN47 mi$16.16/hr60,093
Muncie, IN49 mi$16.34/hr65,320

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Indiana

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

Indiana 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 Indianapolis, IN?

Patient Access Representatives in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $17.84 per hour, about $37,100 a year. The middle half earn between $14.57 and $19.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 90th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 116th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Indianapolis?

CMS lists 14 hospitals in Indianapolis, led by Franciscan Health Indianapolis. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Indianapolis as a patient access representative?

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

  • 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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