ND · Fargo · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Fargo, ND

The median patient access representative pay in the Fargo area is $17.91 per hour ($37,240 a year), with the typical range running from $15.33 to $20.05. That ranks 109th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 30th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Fargo. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fargo.

Patient Access Representative pay in Fargo, ND

The metro median is 1% below the North Dakota statewide median of $18.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 860 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Fargo metro area, 5.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$11.76$24,46034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.33$31,89014% below U.S. median
Median$17.91$37,240in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.05$41,70012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.02$47,88029% above U.S. median

How Fargo ranks

  • 109th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 30th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Fargo

  • Overall prices in Fargo run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.91 median hour buys what $19.71 buys at the national price level, 10% 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$645
  • Per year: $32,238
  • Per month: $2,686

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

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Hospitals in Fargo

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Fargo.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fargo Va Medical Center
Fargo, ND
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Fargo, ND
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Essentia Health
Fargo, ND
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Prairie St John's
Fargo, ND
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Grand Forks, ND74 mi$18.00/hr59,845
St. Cloud, MN157 mi$17.73/hr72,145
Bismarck, ND186 mi$18.15/hr77,772
Maple Grove, MN202 mi$18.06/hr72,739
Coon Rapids, MN205 mi$18.06/hr63,807
Plymouth, MN206 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 Fargo, ND?

Patient Access Representatives in the Fargo metro area have a median pay of $17.91 per hour, about $37,240 a year. The middle half earn between $15.33 and $20.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Fargo ranks 30th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 109th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Fargo?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Fargo, led by Fargo Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Fargo 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 Fargo?

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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

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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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