Per diemPosted today
Patient Service Representative Hospital PRN Patient Access
Advocate Health · North Carolina
$22.00–$22.00/ hour
New this week
Patient Access Representative jobs in Durham, NC
Patient Access Representatives in the Durham area earn a median of $17.21 per hour, about $35,790 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $14.38 and $19.28. That ranks 168th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 219th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Durham. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Durham.
- $17.21median pay per hour, Durham
- $14–$19typical range per hour
- 1,050employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Patient Access Representative pay in Durham, NC
The metro median is 1% above the North Carolina statewide median of $17.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,050 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.49).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $11.13 | $23,150 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $14.38 | $29,910 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.21 | $35,790 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $19.28 | $40,100 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.10 | $48,050 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Durham ranks
- 168th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 219th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 13 North Carolina 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 Durham
- Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.21 median hour buys what $17.64 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$620
- Per year: $30,978
- Per month: $2,582
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted today
Patient Access Representative - Immediate Care Ahoskie
ECU Health · Ahoskie, NC
$17.00–$22.86/ hour
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Patient Access Representative I - BFT Physicial Therapy
ECU Health · Washington, NC
$16.00–$22.86/ hour
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Patient Access Representative I
Sentara Healthcare · Elizabeth City, NC
$20.24–$30.25/ hour
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Per diemPosted 6 days ago
Patient Access Representative I - Physical Therapy - PRN
ECU Health · Edenton, NC
$17.00–$22.86/ hour
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Patient Access Representative - OBMG Center for Healthy Living - PRN
ECU Health · Nags Head, NC
$16.00–$22.86/ hour
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Hospitals in Durham
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Durham.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Regional Hospital Durham, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Duke University Hospital Durham, NC | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Durham Va Medical Center Durham, NC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| North Carolina Specialty Hospital Durham, NC | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill, NC | 9 mi | $17.21/hr | 64,028 |
| Cary, NC | 14 mi | $17.89/hr | 182,659 |
| Apex, NC | 17 mi | $17.89/hr | 75,977 |
| Raleigh, NC | 18 mi | $17.89/hr | 499,825 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 22 mi | $17.89/hr | 56,764 |
| Burlington, NC | 33 mi | $17.54/hr | 61,365 |
Patient Access Representative jobs in North Carolina · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Carolina
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
North Carolina 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 Durham, NC?
Patient Access Representatives in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area have a median pay of $17.21 per hour, about $35,790 a year. The middle half earn between $14.38 and $19.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Durham a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Durham-Chapel Hill ranks 219th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 168th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Where do patient access representatives work in Durham?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Durham, led by Duke Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Durham as a patient access representative?
High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina 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
- ECU HealthAhoskie, NC · 4 postings$19.68/ hr$16–$23
- 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$16Median$19.93High$25
6 Patient Access postings with published pay in North Carolina, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 Patient Access roles
- Patient Service Representative Hospital PRN Patient AccessPer diem$22.00–$22.00/ hour
- Patient Access Representative - Immediate Care AhoskiePermanent$17.00–$22.86/ hour
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