MD · Frederick · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Frederick, MD

Pay for patient access representatives in the Frederick area centers on $19.12 per hour, or about $39,760 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.19 and the upper quarter over $22.27. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Frederick. That ranks 42nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 227th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Frederick.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Frederick, MD

The metro median is 5% above the Maryland statewide median of $18.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 17,510 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 5.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.54$32,32013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.19$35,7604% below U.S. median
Median$19.12$39,7607% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.27$46,32024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.25$54,60047% above U.S. median

How Frederick ranks

  • 42nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 227th 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.

What your pay buys in Frederick

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.12 median hour buys what $17.56 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Frederick paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$688
  • Per year: $34,416
  • Per month: $2,868

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

Hospitals in Frederick

CMS lists 1 hospital in Frederick.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, 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
Gaithersburg, MD23 mi$19.12/hr70,686
Rockville, MD28 mi$19.12/hr68,417
Baltimore, MD44 mi$18.13/hr568,271
Harrisburg, PA65 mi$17.14/hr50,649
Lancaster, PA73 mi$17.10/hr58,441
Reading, PA101 mi$16.87/hr96,000

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Patient Access Representative salary in Maryland

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 Frederick, MD?

Patient Access Representatives in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $19.12 per hour, about $39,760 a year. The middle half earn between $17.19 and $22.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 227th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 42nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring patient access representatives in Frederick?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Frederick.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Frederick 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 Frederick?

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Your Patient Access pay reportFrederick, 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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