MS · Gulfport · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Gulfport, MS

The median patient access representative pay in the Gulfport area is $14.79 per hour ($30,770 a year), with the typical range running from $13.00 to $16.83. That ranks 339th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 320th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport. The free report below lists employers near Gulfport and what they pay.

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1 more open role from employers in Gulfport. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Patient Access Representative pay in Gulfport, MS

The metro median is 2% above the Mississippi statewide median of $14.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 930 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area, 5.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$10.75$22,36040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.00$27,04027% below U.S. median
Median$14.79$30,77017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$16.83$35,0106% below U.S. median
Top 10%$18.23$37,9202% above U.S. median

How Gulfport ranks

  • 339th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 320th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Mississippi 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.

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What your pay buys in Gulfport

  • Overall prices in Gulfport-Biloxi run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 67.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $14.79 median hour buys what $16.43 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Gulfport paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$532
  • Per year: $26,622
  • Per month: $2,218

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in Mississippi

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Patient Access Coordinator

North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi

$16.62–$24.93/ hour
  • Variable time
  • Req 000G0Q
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Patient Access Coordinator

North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi

$16.62–$24.93/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 000GG8
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

COORDINATOR- PATIENT ACCESS

North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi

$16.62–$24.93/ hour
  • Variable time
  • Req 000CJ6
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Gulfport

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Singing River Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
Acute careFor-profit2 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
New Orleans, LA58 mi$16.66/hr362,701
Mobile, AL60 mi$14.53/hr201,367
Kenner, LA76 mi$16.66/hr64,650
Pensacola, FL112 mi$16.96/hr53,898
Jackson, MS147 mi$15.80/hr141,449
Montgomery, AL212 mi$13.97/hr195,818

Patient Access Representative jobs in Mississippi · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Mississippi

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

Mississippi taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Mississippi state guide

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Gulfport, MS?

Patient Access Representatives in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area have a median pay of $14.79 per hour, about $30,770 a year. The middle half earn between $13.00 and $16.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Gulfport-Biloxi ranks 320th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 339th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Gulfport?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport, led by Memorial Hospital At Gulfport. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Gulfport as a patient access representative?

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

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • North Mississippi Health ServicesMississippi · 9 postings$20.77/ hr$17–$25
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthGRASS VALLEY, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 17 postings$28.00/ hr$22–$39

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2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$20.77High$25

9 Patient Access postings with published pay in Mississippi, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access CoordinatorPermanent
    $16.62–$24.93/ hour
    North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi · posted 2 days ago
  2. Patient Access CoordinatorPermanent
    $16.62–$24.93/ hour
    North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi · posted 2 days ago

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