NC · Kannapolis · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Kannapolis, NC

The median patient access representative pay in the Kannapolis area is $17.62 per hour ($36,650 a year), with the typical range running from $14.75 to $19.60. That ranks 134th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 158th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Kannapolis metro area. The free report below lists employers near Kannapolis and what they pay.

Patient Access Representative pay in Kannapolis, NC

The metro median is 4% above the North Carolina statewide median of $17.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 6,930 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 5.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.10$25,17032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.75$30,68018% below U.S. median
Median$17.62$36,6502% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$19.60$40,7709% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.11$45,99024% above U.S. median

How Kannapolis ranks

  • 134th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 158th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Kannapolis

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.62 median hour buys what $18.10 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$634
  • Per year: $31,716
  • Per month: $2,643

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

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Hospitals in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
Matthews, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Atrium Health Union
Monroe, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
Concord, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
Charlotte, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Caromont Regional Medical Center
Gastonia, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
Huntersville, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
Salisbury, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury)
Salisbury, NC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

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
Concord, NC6 mi$17.62/hr112,395
Mooresville, NC13 mi$17.62/hr52,884
Winston-Salem, NC48 mi$17.26/hr255,769
High Point, NC51 mi$16.94/hr118,601
Greensboro, NC62 mi$16.94/hr307,381
Burlington, NC77 mi$17.54/hr61,365

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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 Kannapolis, NC?

Patient Access Representatives in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $17.62 per hour, about $36,650 a year. The middle half earn between $14.75 and $19.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 158th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 134th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Kannapolis?

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area, led by Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Kannapolis 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.

Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Kannapolis?

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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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