OR · Tigard · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Tigard, OR

Patient Access Representatives in the Tigard 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 15 hospitals in the Tigard metro area. The free report below lists employers near Tigard and what they pay.

Patient Access Representative pay in Tigard, 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 Tigard 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.

What your pay buys in Tigard

  • 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.

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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

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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Patient Access Rep

CommonSpirit Health · Pendleton, OR

$18.96–$26.78/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101747093136
New this week
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Hospitals in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area

CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area.

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
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside
Hillsboro, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Vancouver, WA
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
Hillsboro Medical Center
Hillsboro, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Gresham, OR
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
Beaverton, OR4 mi$20.23/hr98,302
Portland, OR10 mi$20.23/hr635,749
Salem, OR36 mi$18.51/hr180,406
Albany, OR57 mi$17.46/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR64 mi$17.46/hr61,993
Springfield, OR95 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

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Tigard, 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 Tigard 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 Tigard?

CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area, 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 Tigard 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 Tigard?

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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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Oregon list

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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