OK · Tulsa · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Tulsa, OK

Pay for patient access representatives in the Tulsa area centers on $16.73 per hour, or about $34,790 a year. The lower quarter earns under $14.34 and the upper quarter over $18.44. That ranks 235th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 77th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Tulsa. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tulsa.

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Ardent Health · Tulsa, OK

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Patient Access Representative pay in Tulsa, OK

The metro median is 3% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $16.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,520 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Tulsa metro area, 5.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$11.92$24,79033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.34$29,83020% below U.S. median
Median$16.73$34,7907% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.44$38,3603% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.08$45,93023% above U.S. median

How Tulsa ranks

  • 235th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 77th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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What your pay buys in Tulsa

  • Overall prices in Tulsa run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.73 median hour buys what $18.75 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Tulsa paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$602
  • Per year: $30,114
  • Per month: $2,510

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

Hospitals in Tulsa

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Tulsa.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc
Tulsa, OK
Acute careOther5 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Hospital South, Llc
Tulsa, OK
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Hospital, Inc
Tulsa, OK
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ascension St John Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hillcrest Hospital South
Tulsa, OK
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Oklahoma State University Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Council Oak Comprehensive Healthcare
Tulsa, OK
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
Tulsa, OK
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Brookhaven Hospital, Llc
Tulsa, OK
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
Broken Arrow, OK9 mi$16.73/hr122,756
Edmond, OK90 mi$16.96/hr99,040
Bentonville, AR94 mi$17.00/hr61,791
Midwest City, OK95 mi$16.96/hr58,505
Fayetteville, AR97 mi$17.00/hr103,134
Springdale, AR98 mi$17.00/hr89,368

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.

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Common questions

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

Patient Access Representatives in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $16.73 per hour, about $34,790 a year. The middle half earn between $14.34 and $18.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tulsa ranks 77th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 235th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Tulsa?

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Tulsa, led by Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Tulsa 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 Tulsa?

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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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Low$18Median$24.50High$33

257 Patient Access postings with published pay in the US, 214 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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