MA · Fall River · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Fall River, MA

Pay for patient access representatives in the Fall River area centers on $19.05 per hour, or about $39,630 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.19 and the upper quarter over $22.05. That ranks 46th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 81st of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Fall River. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fall River.

Patient Access Representative pay in Fall River, MA

The metro median is 7% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $20.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 6,630 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 9.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.50).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.53$32,30013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.19$35,7604% below U.S. median
Median$19.05$39,6306% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.05$45,86023% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.71$49,32032% above U.S. median

How Fall River ranks

  • 46th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 81st 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 Fall River

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.05 median hour buys what $18.72 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$686
  • Per year: $34,290
  • Per month: $2,858

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in Massachusetts

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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Patient Access Coord

Boston Medical Center · Massachusetts

$16.66–$24.77/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 49105
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Hospitals in Fall River

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Fall River.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Southcoast Hospitals Group
Fall River, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Saint Anne's Hospital
Fall River, MA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center
Fall River, MA
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
New Bedford, MA9 mi$19.05/hr101,318
Taunton, MA12 mi$19.05/hr61,936
Brockton, MA25 mi$20.92/hr105,788
Weymouth Town, MA34 mi$20.92/hr60,159
Quincy, MA37 mi$20.92/hr103,434
Newton, MA42 mi$20.92/hr90,700

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Fall River, MA?

Patient Access Representatives in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $19.05 per hour, about $39,630 a year. The middle half earn between $17.19 and $22.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 81st of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Fall River?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Fall River, led by Southcoast Hospitals Group. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Fall River as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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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Your Patient Access pay reportFall River, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Mass General BrighamOak Bluffs, MA · 2 postings$28.41/ hr$20–$44
  • Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 10 postings$24.25/ hr$16–$33
  • UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 7 postings$22.85/ hr$15–$29

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

2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$24.25High$32

21 Patient Access postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 21 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access Schedule Agent, Partially Remote, M - F, 830a-5pRemote
    $20.94–$29.27/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Remote (MA hiring) · posted yesterday
  2. Patient Access Schedule Agent, Partially Remote - M-F 8:30 - 5:00 PMRemote
    $20.94–$29.27/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Remote (MA hiring) · posted yesterday

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