MD · Baltimore · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Baltimore, MD

The median patient access representative pay in the Baltimore area is $18.13 per hour ($37,700 a year), with the typical range running from $15.95 to $21.23. That ranks 94th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 252nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Baltimore.

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4 more open roles from employers in Baltimore. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Patient Access Representative pay in Baltimore, MD

The metro median is 1% below the Maryland statewide median of $18.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 7,950 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area, 5.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.00$31,20016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.95$33,18011% below U.S. median
Median$18.13$37,7001% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.23$44,16019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.18$48,21029% above U.S. median

How Baltimore ranks

  • 94th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 252nd 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 Baltimore

  • Overall prices in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 118.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.13 median hour buys what $17.35 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

Estimate your Baltimore paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$653
  • Per year: $32,634
  • Per month: $2,719

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in Maryland

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Hospitals in Baltimore

CMS lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Johns Hopkins Hospital, The
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Medstar Harbor Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mercy Medical Center Inc
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Saint Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
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
Bowie, MD25 mi$19.12/hr58,421
Rockville, MD33 mi$19.12/hr68,417
Gaithersburg, MD33 mi$19.12/hr70,686
Washington, DC35 mi$19.12/hr702,250
Alexandria, VA42 mi$19.12/hr159,102
Frederick, MD44 mi$19.12/hr89,537

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Maryland

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

Maryland 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 Baltimore, MD?

Patient Access Representatives in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area have a median pay of $18.13 per hour, about $37,700 a year. The middle half earn between $15.95 and $21.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ranks 252nd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 94th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Baltimore?

CMS lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore, led by Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Baltimore as a patient access representative?

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

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Your Patient Access pay reportBaltimore, MD · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Adventist HealthRockville, MD · 4 postings$21.50/ hr$18–$25
  • Trinity HealthGermantown, MD · 2 postings$21.46/ hr$18–$25
  • University of Maryland Medical SystemEaston, MD · 2 postings$19.20/ hr$17–$21

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$21.20High$25

8 Patient Access postings with published pay in Maryland, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access Representative IPermanent
    $17.00–$21.39/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Towson, MD · posted today
  2. Patient Access Representative IPermanent
    $17.00–$21.39/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Easton, MD · posted today

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