NE · Grand Island · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Grand Island, NE

The median patient access representative pay in the Grand Island area is $17.52 per hour ($36,440 a year), with the typical range running from $15.52 to $18.94. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Grand Island. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Grand Island. The free report below lists employers near Grand Island and what they pay.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Grand Island, NE

The metro median is 1% below the Nebraska statewide median of $17.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 220 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Grand Island metro area, 5.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.28$27,62026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.52$32,28013% below U.S. median
Median$17.52$36,4402% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.94$39,4006% above U.S. median
Top 10%$21.84$45,43022% above U.S. median

How Grand Island ranks

  • 143rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 15th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Nebraska 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 Grand Island

  • Overall prices in Grand Island run 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 61.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.52 median hour buys what $20.22 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Grand Island paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$631
  • Per year: $31,536
  • Per month: $2,628

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

Hospitals in Grand Island

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Grand Island.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health St. Francis
Grand Island, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
Grand Island, NE
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Lincoln, NE88 mi$17.28/hr300,619
Omaha, NE122 mi$18.22/hr489,265
Bellevue, NE127 mi$18.22/hr64,777
Council Bluffs, IA132 mi$18.22/hr62,665
Sioux City, IA149 mi$18.19/hr86,875
Manhattan, KS151 mi$15.12/hr54,700

Patient Access Representative jobs in Nebraska · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Nebraska

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

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

Nebraska state guide

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Grand Island, NE?

Patient Access Representatives in the Grand Island metro area have a median pay of $17.52 per hour, about $36,440 a year. The middle half earn between $15.52 and $18.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Grand Island ranks 15th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 143rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring patient access representatives in Grand Island?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Grand Island. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Grand Island.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Grand Island as a patient access representative?

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

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthOMAHA, NE · 5 postings$20.80/ hr$17–$26
  • 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$20.80High$25

5 Patient Access postings with published pay in Nebraska, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access RepresentativePermanent
    $17.24–$24.35/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Grand Island, NE · posted 3 days ago
  2. Patient Access RepresentativePer diem
    $17.24–$24.35/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Papillion, NE · posted 3 days ago

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