NC · Wilmington · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Wilmington, NC

The median patient access representative pay in the Wilmington area is $16.72 per hour ($34,770 a year), with the typical range running from $13.96 to $18.96. That ranks 236th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 253rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington. The free report below lists employers near Wilmington and what they pay.

Patient Access Representative pay in Wilmington, NC

The metro median is 2% below the North Carolina statewide median of $17.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,330 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Wilmington metro area, 7.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$10.45$21,74042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$13.96$29,04022% below U.S. median
Median$16.72$34,7707% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.96$39,4406% above U.S. median
Top 10%$21.94$45,64023% above U.S. median

How Wilmington ranks

  • 236th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 253rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 Wilmington

  • Overall prices in Wilmington run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.72 median hour buys what $17.34 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$602
  • Per year: $30,096
  • Per month: $2,508

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

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Hospitals in Wilmington

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Wilmington Treatment Center
Wilmington, NC
Acute careNonprofitNot 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
Jacksonville, NC46 mi$14.23/hr70,840
Fayetteville, NC86 mi$15.08/hr209,496
Greenville, NC100 mi$15.80/hr95,138
Apex, NC119 mi$17.89/hr75,977
Raleigh, NC120 mi$17.89/hr499,825
Cary, NC121 mi$17.89/hr182,659

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 Wilmington, NC?

Patient Access Representatives in the Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $16.72 per hour, about $34,770 a year. The middle half earn between $13.96 and $18.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Wilmington ranks 253rd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 236th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Wilmington?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington, led by Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Wilmington 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

  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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