NM · Las Cruces · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Las Cruces, NM

Pay for patient access representatives in the Las Cruces area centers on $15.43 per hour, or about $32,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $13.74 and the upper quarter over $16.98. That ranks 313th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 275th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Las Cruces. The free report below lists employers near Las Cruces and what they pay.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Las Cruces, NM

The metro median is 6% below the New Mexico statewide median of $16.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 680 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Las Cruces metro area, 8.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.40).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.03$27,10027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.74$28,58023% below U.S. median
Median$15.43$32,09014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$16.98$35,3205% below U.S. median
Top 10%$18.84$39,1905% above U.S. median

How Las Cruces ranks

  • 313th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 275th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 3 New Mexico 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 Las Cruces

  • Overall prices in Las Cruces run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $15.43 median hour buys what $17.10 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Las Cruces paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$555
  • Per year: $27,774
  • Per month: $2,314

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

Hospitals in Las Cruces

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Las Cruces.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc
Las Cruces, NM
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc
Las Cruces, NM
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
El Paso, TX39 mi$13.73/hr681,723
Albuquerque, NM192 mi$16.91/hr560,326
Rio Rancho, NM204 mi$16.91/hr112,524
Tucson, AZ239 mi$17.52/hr554,013
Marana, AZ254 mi$18.57/hr62,380
Odessa, TX262 mi$16.64/hr119,748

Patient Access Representative jobs in New Mexico · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Mexico

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

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

New Mexico state guide

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Las Cruces, NM?

Patient Access Representatives in the Las Cruces metro area have a median pay of $15.43 per hour, about $32,090 a year. The middle half earn between $13.74 and $16.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Las Cruces ranks 275th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 313th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Las Cruces?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Las Cruces, led by Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Mexico license to work in Las Cruces as a patient access representative?

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

257 Patient Access postings with published pay in the US, 214 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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