KY · Louisville · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Louisville, KY

Patient Access Representatives in the Louisville area earn a median of $16.47 per hour, about $34,260 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $13.97 and $18.82. That ranks 256th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 210th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Louisville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Louisville.

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Patient Access Scheduler

Baptist Healthcare System · Louisville, KY

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Patient Access Representative pay in Louisville, KY

The metro median is 10% above the Kentucky statewide median of $15.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 4,290 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, 6.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$10.99$22,86039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.97$29,06022% below U.S. median
Median$16.47$34,2608% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.82$39,1505% above U.S. median
Top 10%$20.94$43,56017% above U.S. median

How Louisville ranks

  • 256th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 210th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

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What your pay buys in Louisville

  • Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.47 median hour buys what $17.70 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$593
  • Per year: $29,646
  • Per month: $2,470

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Louisville

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Louisville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Louisville Va Medical Center
Louisville, KY		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Norton Hospitals, Inc
Louisville, KY		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Louisville, KY		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
University Of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY		Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Central State Hospital
Louisville, KY		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
The Brook Hospital - Dupont
Louisville, KY		PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo
The Brook Hospital - Kmi
Louisville, KY		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Jeffersonville, IN12 mi$16.47/hr52,912
Lexington, KY65 mi$15.69/hr329,437
Columbus, IN74 mi$17.07/hr51,970
Bloomington, IN84 mi$16.30/hr79,986
Owensboro, KY85 mi$14.67/hr60,675
Cincinnati, OH91 mi$16.86/hr314,915

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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 Louisville, KY?

Patient Access Representatives in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $16.47 per hour, about $34,260 a year. The middle half earn between $13.97 and $18.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 210th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 256th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Louisville?

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Louisville, led by Louisville Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Louisville 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.

Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Louisville?

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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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