OH · Kettering · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Kettering, OH

Pay for patient access representatives in the Kettering area centers on $16.96 per hour, or about $35,270 a year. The lower quarter earns under $14.30 and the upper quarter over $18.57. That ranks 204th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 136th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Kettering. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kettering.

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Patient Access Representative pay in Kettering, OH

The metro median is in line with the Ohio statewide median of $16.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,160 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 5.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.04$25,04033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.30$29,74020% below U.S. median
Median$16.96$35,2705% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.57$38,6304% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.14$46,05024% above U.S. median

How Kettering ranks

  • 204th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 136th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 12 Ohio 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.

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What your pay buys in Kettering

  • Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.96 median hour buys what $18.30 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Kettering paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$611
  • Per year: $30,528
  • Per month: $2,544

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

Hospitals in Kettering

CMS lists 1 hospital in Kettering.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Dayton, OH7 mi$16.96/hr136,346
Middletown, OH18 mi$16.86/hr52,291
Springfield, OH25 mi$16.82/hr58,138
Hamilton, OH30 mi$16.86/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH43 mi$16.86/hr314,915
Columbus, OH65 mi$17.53/hr933,263

Patient Access Representative jobs in Ohio · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Ohio

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

Ohio 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 Kettering, OH?

Patient Access Representatives in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $16.96 per hour, about $35,270 a year. The middle half earn between $14.30 and $18.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 136th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 204th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Kettering?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Kettering, led by Kettering Health Main Campus. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Kettering as a patient access representative?

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

  • 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
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 3 postings$27.82/ hr$22–$33

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