PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Patient Access Representative - 36 hours a week
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
$17.63–$26.45/ hour
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Patient Access Representative jobs in Duluth, MN
The median patient access representative pay in the Duluth area is $16.42 per hour ($34,150 a year), with the typical range running from $14.62 to $18.67. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Duluth. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Duluth. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Duluth.
- $16.42median pay per hour, Duluth
- $15–$19typical range per hour
- 690employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Patient Access Representative - Casual
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
$17.63–$26.45/ hour
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Patient Access Representative - 24 hours a week
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
$17.80–$26.28/ hour
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Get my free pay reportPatient Access Representative pay in Duluth, MN
The metro median is 7% below the Minnesota statewide median of $17.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 690 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Duluth metro area, 5.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $12.98 | $27,000 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $14.62 | $30,410 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $16.42 | $34,150 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $18.67 | $38,830 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.68 | $45,090 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Duluth ranks
- 260th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 113th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 4 Minnesota 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.
What your pay buys in Duluth
- Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $16.42 median hour buys what $18.50 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Duluth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$591
- Per year: $29,556
- Per month: $2,463
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Duluth metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Duluth
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine, MN | 122 mi | $18.06/hr | 75,172 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 124 mi | $18.06/hr | 63,807 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 129 mi | $18.06/hr | 82,893 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 130 mi | $17.73/hr | 72,145 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 131 mi | $18.06/hr | 72,739 |
| St. Paul, MN | 134 mi | $18.06/hr | 307,465 |
Patient Access Representative jobs in Minnesota · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Minnesota
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
Minnesota 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 Duluth, MN?
Patient Access Representatives in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $16.42 per hour, about $34,150 a year. The middle half earn between $14.62 and $18.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Duluth a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Duluth ranks 113th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 260th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring patient access representatives in Duluth?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Duluth. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Duluth.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth as a patient access representative?
High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota 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 Duluth?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Duluth and across Minnesota. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Duluth.
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Your Patient Access pay reportDuluth, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 9 postings$22.04/ hr$18–$26
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 3 postings$27.82/ hr$22–$33
- Fairview Health ServicesHibbing, MN · 12 postings$25.11/ hr$19–$32
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$24.27High$31
26 Patient Access postings with published pay in Minnesota, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 26 Patient Access roles
- Patient Registration - FridleyPermanent$20.83–$29.40/ hour
- Patient Access Scheduler I (REMOTE)Remote$20.42–$28.82/ hour
+ 24 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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