NC · Jacksonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Jacksonville, NC

Patient Access Representatives in the Jacksonville area earn a median of $14.23 per hour, about $29,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $11.37 and $16.91. That ranks 366th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 339th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Jacksonville.

Patient Access Representative pay in Jacksonville, NC

The metro median is 16% below the North Carolina statewide median of $17.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 320 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 6.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$8.54$17,76052% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$11.37$23,65036% below U.S. median
Median$14.23$29,60021% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$16.91$35,1706% below U.S. median
Top 10%$18.70$38,9004% above U.S. median

How Jacksonville ranks

  • 366th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 339th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 13th 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 Jacksonville

  • Overall prices in Jacksonville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $14.23 median hour buys what $15.45 buys at the national price level, 14% 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$512
  • Per year: $25,614
  • Per month: $2,134

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in North Carolina

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Hospitals in Jacksonville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes
Brynn Marr Hosp
Jacksonville, NC
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Wilmington, NC46 mi$16.72/hr125,284
Greenville, NC60 mi$15.80/hr95,138
Rocky Mount, NC89 mi$15.67/hr54,541
Fayetteville, NC93 mi$15.08/hr209,496
Raleigh, NC104 mi$17.89/hr499,825
Wake Forest, NC106 mi$17.89/hr56,764

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.

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Jacksonville

Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Jacksonville, NC?

Patient Access Representatives in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $14.23 per hour, about $29,600 a year. The middle half earn between $11.37 and $16.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Jacksonville ranks 339th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 366th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Jacksonville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville, led by Onslow Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Jacksonville 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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your North Carolina list

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

  1. Patient Service Representative Hospital PRN Patient AccessPer diem
    $22.00–$22.00/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted today
  2. Patient Access Representative - Immediate Care AhoskiePermanent
    $17.00–$22.86/ hour
    ECU Health · Ahoskie, NC · posted today

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