KY · Bowling Green · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Bowling Green, KY

Patient Access Representatives in the Bowling Green area earn a median of $14.24 per hour, about $29,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $12.75 and $16.75. That ranks 365th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 335th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Bowling Green. The free report below lists employers near Bowling Green and what they pay.

Patient Access Representative pay in Bowling Green, KY

The metro median is 5% below the Kentucky statewide median of $15.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 520 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Bowling Green metro area, 6.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$10.41$21,65042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$12.75$26,52029% below U.S. median
Median$14.24$29,63020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$16.75$34,8406% below U.S. median
Top 10%$18.87$39,2505% above U.S. median

How Bowling Green ranks

  • 365th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 335th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 6 Kentucky 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 Bowling Green

  • Overall prices in Bowling Green run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $14.24 median hour buys what $15.79 buys at the national price level, 12% 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$513
  • Per year: $25,632
  • Per month: $2,136

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in Kentucky

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Hospitals in Bowling Green

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bowling Green.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
Bowling Green, KY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital
Bowling Green, KY
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
Bowling Green, KY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Gallatin, TN41 mi$17.21/hr52,489
Hendersonville, TN47 mi$17.21/hr63,947
Lebanon, TN54 mi$17.21/hr51,501
Clarksville, TN58 mi$14.49/hr185,690
Nashville, TN59 mi$17.21/hr704,963
Owensboro, KY66 mi$14.67/hr60,675

Patient Access Representative jobs in Kentucky · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Kentucky

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

Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, KY?

Patient Access Representatives in the Bowling Green metro area have a median pay of $14.24 per hour, about $29,630 a year. The middle half earn between $12.75 and $16.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bowling Green ranks 335th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 365th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Bowling Green?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bowling Green, led by The Medical Center (Bowling Green). Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Bowling Green as a patient access representative?

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

  • CommonSpirit HealthLONDON, KY · 6 postings$19.38/ hr$16–$25
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$16Median$19.38High$23

6 Patient Access postings with published pay in Kentucky, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access RepresentativePermanent
    $16.06–$22.69/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bardstown, KY · posted today
  2. Patient Access RepresentativePermanent
    $16.06–$22.69/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lexington, KY · posted today

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