SD · Sioux Falls · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

Pay for patient access representatives in the Sioux Falls area centers on $17.71 per hour, or about $36,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $15.01 and the upper quarter over $20.14. That ranks 122nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 35th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls. The free report below lists employers near Sioux Falls and what they pay.

Patient Access Representative pay in Sioux Falls, SD

The metro median is 1% above the South Dakota statewide median of $17.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,410 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 13.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.21).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.57$28,23024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.01$31,22016% below U.S. median
Median$17.71$36,8401% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.14$41,89013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.37$46,53025% above U.S. median

How Sioux Falls ranks

  • 122nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 35th of 341 after adjusting for local prices

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 Sioux Falls

  • Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.71 median hour buys what $19.54 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$638
  • Per year: $31,878
  • Per month: $2,657
  • South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.

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

Hospitals in Sioux Falls

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Sanford Usd Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Sioux Falls Va Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Lifescape
Sioux Falls, SD
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
Acute careFor-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
Sioux City, IA74 mi$18.19/hr86,875
Omaha, NE161 mi$18.22/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA165 mi$18.22/hr62,665
Bellevue, NE170 mi$18.22/hr64,777
Eden Prairie, MN186 mi$18.06/hr62,905
St. Cloud, MN186 mi$17.73/hr72,145

Patient Access Representative jobs in South Dakota · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in South Dakota

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 Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

South Dakota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Sioux Falls

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Sioux Falls, SD?

Patient Access Representatives in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $17.71 per hour, about $36,840 a year. The middle half earn between $15.01 and $20.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sioux Falls ranks 35th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 122nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Sioux Falls?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls, led by Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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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

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