NY · Hempstead · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Hempstead, NY

Pay for patient access representatives in the Hempstead area centers on $20.71 per hour, or about $43,070 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.71 and the upper quarter over $22.67. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Hempstead metro area. That ranks 15th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 125th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hempstead.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Hempstead, NY

The metro median is 4% above the New York statewide median of $19.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 89,130 receptionists and information clerks employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 9.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.52).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.38$34,0708% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.71$36,8401% below U.S. median
Median$20.71$43,07016% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.67$47,15027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.08$56,33051% above U.S. median

How Hempstead ranks

  • 15th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 125th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Hempstead

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.71 median hour buys what $18.40 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Hempstead paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$746
  • Per year: $37,278
  • Per month: $3,106

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area

CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Hospital For Special Surgery
New York, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Nyu Langone Hospitals
New York, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Charles Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
White Plains Hospital Center
White Plains, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Centrastate Medical Center
Freehold, NJ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hunterdon Medical Center
Flemington, NJ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No

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
New York, NY17 mi$20.71/hr8,478,072
New Rochelle, NY17 mi$20.71/hr85,512
Stamford, CT26 mi$19.41/hr139,134

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in New York

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 Hempstead, NY?

Patient Access Representatives in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $20.71 per hour, about $43,070 a year. The middle half earn between $17.71 and $22.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 125th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring patient access representatives in Hempstead?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hempstead.

Do I need a New York license to work in Hempstead 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.

Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Hempstead?

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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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