OR · Portland · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Portland, OR

Patient Access Representatives in the Portland area earn a median of $20.23 per hour, about $42,070 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $22.76. That ranks 19th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 47th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Portland. The free report below lists employers near Portland and what they pay.

More open Patient Access Representative roles in Portland

3 more open roles from employers in Portland. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

Patient Access Rep-West POR

Shriners Hospitals for Children · Portland, OR

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  • Req JR102360
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Patient Access Representative pay in Portland, OR

The metro median is 6% above the Oregon statewide median of $19.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 8,470 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 7.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.62$34,5707% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.16$37,7701% above U.S. median
Median$20.23$42,07013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.76$47,34027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.45$50,86037% above U.S. median

How Portland ranks

  • 19th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 47th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Oregon 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 Portland

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.23 median hour buys what $19.19 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Portland paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$728
  • Per year: $36,414
  • Per month: $3,034

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

Open Patient Access Representative roles in Oregon

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Portland as they open.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Patient Access Rep

CommonSpirit Health · Pendleton, OR

$18.96–$26.78/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101747093136
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Hospitals in Portland

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Portland.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Portland Va Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Adventist Health Portland
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ohsu Hospital And Clinics
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospital For Children - Portland
Portland, OR
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Cedar Hills Hospital
Portland, OR
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
Vancouver, WA7 mi$20.23/hr198,992
Beaverton, OR9 mi$20.23/hr98,302
Salem, OR46 mi$18.51/hr180,406
Albany, OR67 mi$17.46/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR74 mi$17.46/hr61,993
Springfield, OR104 mi$18.00/hr61,182

Patient Access Representative jobs in Oregon · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Oregon

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

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

Oregon state guide

Other healthcare roles in Portland

Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Portland, OR?

Patient Access Representatives in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $20.23 per hour, about $42,070 a year. The middle half earn between $18.16 and $22.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 47th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Portland?

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Portland, led by Portland Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Portland as a patient access representative?

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

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Saint Charles Health SystemBend, OR · 5 postings$24.50/ hr$21–$28
  • CommonSpirit HealthROSEBURG, OR · 2 postings$22.87/ hr$19–$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$19Median$24.50High$28

7 Patient Access postings with published pay in Oregon, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access RepresentativePermanent
    $18.96–$26.78/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Roseburg, OR · posted today
  2. Patient Access Representative (Relief)Permanent
    $21.30–$27.69/ hour
    Saint Charles Health System · Prineville, OR · posted yesterday

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