SC · Summerville · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Summerville, SC

Patient Access Representatives in the Summerville area earn a median of $17.46 per hour, about $36,320 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $14.79 and $19.58. That ranks 148th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 255th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Summerville. The free report below lists employers near Summerville and what they pay.

Patient Access Representative pay in Summerville, SC

The metro median is 4% above the South Carolina statewide median of $16.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,550 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 6.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.00$24,96033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.79$30,76017% below U.S. median
Median$17.46$36,3202% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$19.58$40,7309% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.08$45,93023% above U.S. median

How Summerville ranks

  • 148th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 255th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 8 South Carolina 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 Summerville

  • Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.46 median hour buys what $17.29 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$629
  • Per year: $31,428
  • Per month: $2,619

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

Hospitals in Summerville

CMS lists 1 hospital in Summerville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc
Summerville, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 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
North Charleston, SC9 mi$17.46/hr126,005
Goose Creek, SC10 mi$17.46/hr50,352
Columbia, SC83 mi$16.64/hr144,788
Savannah, GA90 mi$16.85/hr148,808
Augusta, GA112 mi$16.41/hr201,737
Rock Hill, SC142 mi$17.62/hr75,798

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in South Carolina

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

South Carolina 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 Summerville, SC?

Patient Access Representatives in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $17.46 per hour, about $36,320 a year. The middle half earn between $14.79 and $19.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Charleston-North Charleston ranks 255th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 148th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Summerville?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Summerville, led by Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Summerville as a patient access representative?

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

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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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