MO · St. Charles · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in St. Charles, MO

Patient Access Representatives in the St. Charles area earn a median of $17.19 per hour, about $35,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $14.99 and $19.27. That ranks 174th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 164th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Charles. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Charles.

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Patient Access Representative pay in St. Charles, MO

The metro median is 2% above the Missouri statewide median of $16.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 8,370 receptionists and information clerks employed in the St. Louis metro area, 6.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.00$29,12022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.99$31,18016% below U.S. median
Median$17.19$35,7604% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$19.27$40,0808% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.62$47,05026% above U.S. median

How St. Charles ranks

  • 174th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 164th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 8 Missouri 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 St. Charles

  • Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.19 median hour buys what $18.08 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 St. Charles paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$619
  • Per year: $30,942
  • Per month: $2,578

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

Hospitals in St. Charles

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Charles.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ssm St Joseph Health Center
Saint Charles, MO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Centerpointe Hospital
Saint Charles, MO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
St. Peters, MO5 mi$17.19/hr61,398
Florissant, MO10 mi$17.19/hr51,290
Springfield, IL83 mi$17.34/hr112,949
Columbia, MO98 mi$16.41/hr130,900
Decatur, IL112 mi$16.42/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL142 mi$16.97/hr79,232

Patient Access Representative jobs in Missouri · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Missouri

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

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

Missouri state guide

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in St. Charles, MO?

Patient Access Representatives in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $17.19 per hour, about $35,760 a year. The middle half earn between $14.99 and $19.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is St. Charles a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?

St. Louis ranks 164th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 174th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in St. Charles?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Charles, led by Ssm St Joseph Health Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Charles as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 3 postings$27.82/ hr$22–$33

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Low$18Median$24.50High$33

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