KS · Kansas City · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Kansas City, KS

Pay for patient access representatives in the Kansas City area centers on $17.73 per hour, or about $36,870 a year. The lower quarter earns under $15.80 and the upper quarter over $20.41. That ranks 119th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 50th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kansas City.

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2 more open roles from employers in Kansas City. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Patient Registration Rep

The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS

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Patient Access Representative pay in Kansas City, KS

The metro median is 4% above the Kansas statewide median of $16.98 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 6,870 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Kansas City metro area, 6.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.75$28,60023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.80$32,86012% below U.S. median
Median$17.73$36,8701% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.41$42,45014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.63$47,07026% above U.S. median

How Kansas City ranks

  • 119th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 50th 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.

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What your pay buys in Kansas City

  • Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.73 median hour buys what $19.16 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Kansas City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$638
  • Per year: $31,914
  • Per month: $2,660

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

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Hospitals in Kansas City

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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
Shawnee, KS8 mi$17.73/hr69,724
Kansas City, MO10 mi$17.73/hr516,032
Lawrence, KS30 mi$16.23/hr97,271
St. Joseph, MO44 mi$16.85/hr71,098
Topeka, KS52 mi$16.58/hr125,467
Manhattan, KS100 mi$15.12/hr54,700

Patient Access Representative jobs in Kansas · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Kansas

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

Kansas 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 Kansas City, KS?

Patient Access Representatives in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $17.73 per hour, about $36,870 a year. The middle half earn between $15.80 and $20.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kansas City ranks 50th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 119th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Kansas City?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City, led by University Of Kansas Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Kansas City as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas 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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2What they are offering now

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.

3Open now: 1 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access RepresentativePermanent
    $16.50–$23.30/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Dodge City, KS · posted today

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