LA · New Orleans · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in New Orleans, LA

Pay for patient access representatives in the New Orleans area centers on $16.66 per hour, or about $34,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $13.55 and the upper quarter over $17.99. That ranks 244th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 172nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in New Orleans. Tell us your role and we email current openings near New Orleans.

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Patient Access Representative pay in New Orleans, LA

The metro median is 13% above the Louisiana statewide median of $14.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 3,330 receptionists and information clerks employed in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area, 7.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$10.25$21,32043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.55$28,18024% below U.S. median
Median$16.66$34,6507% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.99$37,4201% above U.S. median
Top 10%$21.18$44,05018% above U.S. median

How New Orleans ranks

  • 244th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 172nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 8 Louisiana 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 New Orleans

  • Overall prices in New Orleans-Metairie run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.66 median hour buys what $17.99 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 New Orleans paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$600
  • Per year: $29,988
  • Per month: $2,499

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

Hospitals in New Orleans

CMS lists 10 hospitals in New Orleans.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
New Orleans, LA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
New Orleans, LA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Touro Infirmary
New Orleans, LA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Medical Center New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Childrens Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
New Orleans East Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
St Charles Surgical Hospital
New Orleans, LA
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Beacon Behavioral Hospital- New Orleans, Llc
New Orleans, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Community Care Hospital
New Orleans, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
River Oaks Hospital
New Orleans, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Kenner, LA19 mi$16.66/hr64,650
Gulfport, MS58 mi$14.79/hr74,621
Mobile, AL117 mi$14.53/hr201,367
Jackson, MS157 mi$15.80/hr141,449
Pensacola, FL166 mi$16.96/hr53,898
Lake Charles, LA196 mi$14.40/hr81,157

Patient Access Representative jobs in Louisiana · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Louisiana

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

Louisiana 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 New Orleans, LA?

Patient Access Representatives in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area have a median pay of $16.66 per hour, about $34,650 a year. The middle half earn between $13.55 and $17.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New Orleans-Metairie ranks 172nd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 244th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in New Orleans?

CMS lists 10 hospitals in New Orleans, led by Ochsner Medical Center Acute. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Louisiana license to work in New Orleans as a patient access representative?

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

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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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