NE · Lincoln · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Lincoln, NE

Patient Access Representatives in the Lincoln area earn a median of $17.28 per hour, about $35,940 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $14.42 and $19.05. That ranks 164th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 61st of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lincoln.

Patient Access Representative pay in Lincoln, NE

The metro median is 3% below the Nebraska statewide median of $17.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,240 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Lincoln metro area, 6.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.29$25,56031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.42$29,99019% below U.S. median
Median$17.28$35,9403% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$19.05$39,6206% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.15$46,07024% above U.S. median

How Lincoln ranks

  • 164th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 61st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Lincoln

  • Overall prices in Lincoln run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.28 median hour buys what $18.87 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$622
  • Per year: $31,104
  • Per month: $2,592

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

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Hospitals in Lincoln

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Nebraska Heart
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Chi Health St. Elizabeth
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lincoln Surgical Hospital
Lincoln, NE
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln, NE
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
Bellevue, NE45 mi$18.22/hr64,777
Omaha, NE45 mi$18.22/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA52 mi$18.22/hr62,665
Grand Island, NE88 mi$17.52/hr53,250
Manhattan, KS112 mi$15.12/hr54,700
Sioux City, IA117 mi$18.19/hr86,875

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.

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Lincoln, NE?

Patient Access Representatives in the Lincoln metro area have a median pay of $17.28 per hour, about $35,940 a year. The middle half earn between $14.42 and $19.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lincoln ranks 61st of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 164th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Lincoln?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln, led by Chi Health Nebraska Heart. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Lincoln 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.

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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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