NY · Buffalo · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Buffalo, NY

Patient Access Representatives in the Buffalo area earn a median of $18.29 per hour, about $38,030 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.75 and $20.94. That ranks 88th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 53rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Buffalo.

Patient Access Representative pay in Buffalo, NY

The metro median is 9% below the New York statewide median of $19.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 4,220 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area, 7.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.00$31,20016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.75$34,8406% below U.S. median
Median$18.29$38,0302% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.94$43,56017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.65$47,11027% above U.S. median

How Buffalo ranks

  • 88th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 53rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 11 New York 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 Buffalo

  • Overall prices in Buffalo-Cheektowaga run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.29 median hour buys what $19.08 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$658
  • Per year: $32,922
  • Per month: $2,744

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

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Hospitals in Buffalo

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System)
Buffalo, NY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Sisters Of Charity Hospital
Buffalo, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Brylin Hosp
Buffalo, NY
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Buffalo, NY
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
Rochester, NY66 mi$18.09/hr207,282
Erie, PA82 mi$15.05/hr92,940
Syracuse, NY138 mi$17.79/hr146,097
Youngstown, OH154 mi$14.75/hr59,123
Cleveland, OH174 mi$17.28/hr365,379
Pittsburgh, PA179 mi$16.78/hr307,668

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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 York 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 Buffalo, NY?

Patient Access Representatives in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area have a median pay of $18.29 per hour, about $38,030 a year. The middle half earn between $16.75 and $20.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranks 53rd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 88th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Buffalo?

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo, led by Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System). Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Buffalo as a patient access representative?

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

  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 2 postings$37.86/ hr$32–$44
  • 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$18Median$26.84High$44

5 Patient Access postings with published pay in New York, 5 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 Concierge II– St. Peter's Hospital - Medical Imaging – FT DaysPermanent
    $18.00–$24.27/ hour
    Trinity Health · New York · posted 8 days ago
  2. Patient Access Representative - Corporate Patient Access - Per DeimPermanent
    $17.00–$22.82/ hour
    Guthrie Healthcare System · Cortland, NY · posted 8 days ago

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