MO · St. Joseph · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in St. Joseph, MO

Pay for patient access representatives in the St. Joseph area centers on $16.85 per hour, or about $35,050 a year. The lower quarter earns under $14.28 and the upper quarter over $17.97. That ranks 225th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 37th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Joseph. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Joseph.

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Patient Access Representative pay in St. Joseph, MO

The metro median is in line with the Missouri statewide median of $16.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 300 receptionists and information clerks employed in the St. Joseph metro area, 5.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.56$26,12030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.28$29,70020% below U.S. median
Median$16.85$35,0506% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.97$37,380in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$20.79$43,24016% above U.S. median

How St. Joseph ranks

  • 225th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 37th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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. Joseph

  • Overall prices in St. Joseph run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 45% below the U.S. average (index 55.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.85 median hour buys what $19.51 buys at the national price level, 9% 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. Joseph paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$607
  • Per year: $30,330
  • Per month: $2,528

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

Hospitals in St. Joseph

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Joseph.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
Saint Joseph, MO
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
Kansas City, KS44 mi$17.73/hr156,752
Kansas City, MO46 mi$17.73/hr516,032
Shawnee, KS51 mi$17.73/hr69,724
Independence, MO53 mi$17.73/hr121,629
Lenexa, KS55 mi$17.73/hr59,427
Blue Springs, MO60 mi$17.73/hr61,246

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.

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Common questions

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

Patient Access Representatives in the St. Joseph metro area have a median pay of $16.85 per hour, about $35,050 a year. The middle half earn between $14.28 and $17.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

St. Joseph ranks 37th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 225th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in St. Joseph?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Joseph, led by Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Joseph 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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