MN · Rochester · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Rochester, MN

Patient Access Representatives in the Rochester area earn a median of $17.06 per hour, about $35,490 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $12.94 and $20.41. That ranks 189th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 72nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rochester. The free report below lists employers near Rochester and what they pay.

Patient Access Representative pay in Rochester, MN

The metro median is 4% below the Minnesota statewide median of $17.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 450 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Rochester metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.59).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.77$26,56029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$12.94$26,92028% below U.S. median
Median$17.06$35,4905% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.41$42,45014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.05$47,94029% above U.S. median

How Rochester ranks

  • 189th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 72nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Rochester

  • Overall prices in Rochester run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.06 median hour buys what $18.78 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$614
  • Per year: $30,708
  • Per month: $2,559

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in Minnesota

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Rochester as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Patient Registration - Fridley

Fairview Health Services · Fridley, MN

$20.83–$29.40/ hour
  • Administrative/Clerical/Customer Service
  • Req 176343
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Hospitals in Rochester

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rochester.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Olmsted Medical Center
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Community Behavioral Health Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
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
Lakeville, MN60 mi$18.06/hr77,971
Apple Valley, MN62 mi$18.06/hr55,272
La Crosse, WI64 mi$19.75/hr51,049
Eagan, MN65 mi$18.06/hr67,240
Burnsville, MN65 mi$18.06/hr64,864
Woodbury, MN65 mi$18.06/hr80,596

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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Rochester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Rochester, MN?

Patient Access Representatives in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $17.06 per hour, about $35,490 a year. The middle half earn between $12.94 and $20.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rochester ranks 72nd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 189th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Rochester?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rochester, led by Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Rochester 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.

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Your Patient Access pay reportRochester, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 3 postings$27.82/ hr$22–$33
  • Fairview Health ServicesHibbing, MN · 12 postings$25.11/ hr$19–$32
  • Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 9 postings$22.04/ hr$18–$26

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

  1. Patient Registration - FridleyPermanent
    $20.83–$29.40/ hour
    Fairview Health Services · Fridley, MN · posted today
  2. Patient Access Scheduler I (REMOTE)Remote
    $20.42–$28.82/ hour
    Fairview Health Services · Remote (MN hiring) · posted today

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