ND · Bismarck · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Bismarck, ND

The median patient access representative pay in the Bismarck area is $18.15 per hour ($37,740 a year), with the typical range running from $14.80 to $22.13. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Bismarck. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bismarck.

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EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Essentia Health1$22.04
CommonSpirit Health1$20.80

Patient Access Representative pay in Bismarck, ND

The metro median is 1% above the North Dakota statewide median of $18.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 450 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Bismarck metro area, 6.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.16$27,37026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.80$30,78017% below U.S. median
Median$18.15$37,7401% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.13$46,03024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.10$48,05029% above U.S. median

How Bismarck ranks

  • 93rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 26th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 North Dakota 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 Bismarck

  • Overall prices in Bismarck run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.15 median hour buys what $19.94 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Bismarck paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$653
  • Per year: $32,670
  • Per month: $2,722

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

Hospitals in Bismarck

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi St Alexius Health
Bismarck, ND
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Bismarck, ND
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Fargo, ND186 mi$17.91/hr136,285
Grand Forks, ND188 mi$18.00/hr59,845
Rapid City, SD224 mi$17.41/hr79,894
St. Cloud, MN328 mi$17.73/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN370 mi$18.06/hr72,739
Plymouth, MN372 mi$18.06/hr78,551

Patient Access Representative jobs in North Dakota · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Dakota

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 Dakota 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 Bismarck, ND?

Patient Access Representatives in the Bismarck metro area have a median pay of $18.15 per hour, about $37,740 a year. The middle half earn between $14.80 and $22.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bismarck ranks 26th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 93rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring patient access representatives in Bismarck?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Bismarck. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bismarck.

Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Bismarck as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota 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 Bismarck?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Essentia HealthBismarck, ND · 2 postings$22.04/ hr$18–$26
  • CommonSpirit HealthBismarck, ND · 2 postings$21.89/ hr$17–$27
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthGRASS VALLEY, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35

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

2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$22.04High$27

4 Patient Access postings with published pay in North Dakota, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access RepresentativePermanent
    $17.63–$26.45/ hour
    Essentia Health · Jamestown, ND · posted today
  2. Patient Access RepresentativePermanent
    $17.63–$26.45/ hour
    Essentia Health · Bismarck, ND · posted today

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