OK · Lawton · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Lawton, OK

The median patient access representative pay in the Lawton area is $13.96 per hour ($29,040 a year), with the typical range running from $12.96 to $16.14. That ranks 372nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 324th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Lawton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lawton.

Patient Access Representative pay in Lawton, OK

The metro median is 14% below the Oklahoma statewide median of $16.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 210 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Lawton metro area, 4.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$10.82$22,51040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$12.96$26,96028% below U.S. median
Median$13.96$29,04022% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$16.14$33,57010% below U.S. median
Top 10%$18.27$38,0002% above U.S. median

How Lawton ranks

  • 372nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 324th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 4 Oklahoma 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 Lawton

  • Overall prices in Lawton run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 43% below the U.S. average (index 57.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $13.96 median hour buys what $16.24 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$503
  • Per year: $25,128
  • Per month: $2,094

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

Hospitals in Lawton

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Lawton.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Health
Lawton, OK
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Southwestern Medical Center
Lawton, OK
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Lawton Indian Hospital
Lawton, OK
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Jim Taliaferro Comm Mental Health Ctr
Lawton, OK
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Wichita Falls, TX49 mi$14.46/hr102,372
Moore, OK73 mi$16.96/hr63,845
Norman, OK75 mi$16.96/hr131,010
Oklahoma City, OK78 mi$16.96/hr712,919
Midwest City, OK83 mi$16.96/hr58,505
Edmond, OK93 mi$16.96/hr99,040

Patient Access Representative jobs in Oklahoma · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Oklahoma

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

Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oklahoma state guide

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Lawton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Lawton, OK?

Patient Access Representatives in the Lawton metro area have a median pay of $13.96 per hour, about $29,040 a year. The middle half earn between $12.96 and $16.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lawton ranks 324th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 372nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Lawton?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Lawton, led by Memorial Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Lawton as a patient access representative?

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

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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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